Apartment Living / Rental - By Category

Getting the Most out of Your Apartment

Get information, answers, tips, and tricks for enjoying your apartment experience to the fullest and making the most of your space.

Finding the Right Apartment

Apartment hunting requires time and patience, but also some skill. Read tips on how to find the right apartment, from identifying your wants and needs to conducting a successful search.

Money Matters

Here you will find tips on creating a budget, paying your rent, lowering your expenses, managing your credit, and more.

Understanding Your Lease & House Rules

Learn what you need to know about apartment leases, rental agreements, apartment applications, and house rules. Be prepared for when it's time to sign or break a lease, and read helpful tips for when you need to negotiate.

Dealing With Roommates & Neighbors

When you live in an apartment, you may have many neighbors, not to mention a roommate or two. Read tips on finding and choosing a compatible roommate, staying on good terms with your neighbors, and being a good neighbor or roommate yourself.

Dealing With Your Landlord

Know your rights and responsibilities as a tenant, and get tips on communicating effectively with your landlord.

Apartment Safety & Repairs

Stay safe and be healthy while living in your apartment. Learn important safety tips and how to make sure your apartment gets the maintenance and repairs it needs.

Moving & Storage Issues

You want your next moving experience to run smoothly. Here are some tips and resources to help take away the stress, from choosing a good moving company and finding the right storage solution to learning more about what your new neighborhood has to offer.

Housing Discrimination & Accessibility

The Fair Housing Act makes it illegal for your landlord to treat you differently based on certain characteristics, including race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, and familial status. Your state or local government may offer broader protection. Learn about how the law protects you against discrimination and what you can do if you believe you've become a victim.

Control Roaches, Mice, and Other Pest Problems

Protect your apartment from common apartment pests with these tips for prevention and elimination. Keep unwanted guests away!

Issues With Security Deposits & Fees

Here are useful resources on how much of a security deposit you may owe and what you can do to get your deposit back. Plus, read tips on avoiding or minimizing fees when renting an apartment.

Apartment Sublets

Here are useful articles and resources on finding a good sublet, subletting your own apartment, and understanding sublet agreements.

Affordable Housing

Finding and qualifying for affordable housing can be tricky. Here are articles and resources on Section 8, tax credit, and other popular housing options, as well as non-profit advocacy organizations.

Glossary / FAQ

Here is a handy glossary of the terms you're likely to encounter when looking for or living in an apartment. Also, get the answers to frequently asked questions about apartment life.

State & Local Tenant Information

Here you will find information and resources about the rental laws specific to your state or local area.