Find an Apartment

Featured Article

How To Get the Lease When You’re a College Student

Monday, June 22nd, 2009

When it comes to prospective tenants, many landlords will choose other applicants over college students. If you fall into the college student category, this sort of situation can be very frustrating — it’s not legally considered discrimination, but it still makes it harder for a student to find housing.

Dan Godfrey had some difficulties as a college student going apartment hunting. He attends Pittsburgh Technical Institute and looked for apartments in the area. “When I first started to look for a…

What Comes in a Furnished Apartment?

Friday, November 6th, 2009

A furnished apartment contains the things you will need to live comfortably during your stay. Depending on the landlord’s target market, your apartment may come with more than basic furnishings. What’s included is usually determined by your needs and the rental fee. Below is a list of some of the more common things you will find in a furnished apartment.

Furnishings

Every furnished apartment comes with furniture. The type and amount of furniture you can expect to find varies depending on who…

5 Reasons for Choosing Short Term Rental Apartments

Thursday, November 5th, 2009

Sometimes, short term rental apartments are a better choice than long term rentals. Whenever your circumstances fall within the categories listed below, you should consider a short term rental.

1. Short Term Housing

You may need a short term rental (a rental period shorter than one year) in several situations where temporary housing is required. For instance, when you’re displaced in an emergency, such as a fire. Or when an educational opportunity requires you to live in another state for a short…

Choose the Right Boston Neighborhood for You

Wednesday, November 4th, 2009

When moving to Boston, either from out of town or from the Boston suburbs, it is important to choose the right Boston neighborhood for you, your family and your lifestyle. Boston is like a conglomerate of multiple smaller neighborhood (21 in all), and picking the right one can make all the difference in the world. Here are a few of them.

Living in Boston’s North End

The North End is the Little Italy of Boston. Italian restaurants are abundant, as are the…

Choose the Right Austin Neighborhood for You

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009

Are you tired of living in a suburb of Austin, and find yourself daydreaming about living downtown? Make sure you choose the Austin neighborhood that is right for you before packing those bags.

Living in a Central Austin Neighborhood: Clarksville

Central Austin is divided into smaller sections. One of those sections is Clarksville. Clarksville is a quiet area that has been protected from massive growth by the local government. Consequently, it has managed to retain a small town feel, partially due to its centered…