What are some tips for a college grad looking for an apartment?
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always be honest to a point, keep certain information hidden until asked. Hopefully you have good references from previous place. Dress down a bit, casual is always better, but well groomed with a pleasant attitude. Often times the place is being looked at by several people, the renter/apartments want good people in their place, don't be foolish, they are also looking if you fit. Don't be a dum-ass, your not worth the trouble, many others to choose from. I rent several houses(15 units) and I do take that to account. Hope you get good results in your search!
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I have 2 nieces that recently moved to New York City.  One of them check different bulletin boards around some of the colleges there and found a decent apartment in Manhatten.  The other one and a number of her friends have moved to Brooklyn  They say it's a lot more affordable there.\n\nHope this helps some.
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To find the best apartment, you really need to combine all the resources. I would definitely comb through the newspapers and online websites. First, identify a neighborhood that you like.\n\nI would also talk to 2 or 3 real estate agents to get a balanced view.\n\nAnd definitely don't rely on their words. Inspect the apartments. It is because finding the right apartment is a very personal matter. It really has to "feel" right.\n\nAnd if you have identified a place you really want, do some extra legwork. Visit the place at different time. Talk to the neighbors. Talk to the concierge. Talk to the nearby shops.\n\nJust thinking about how much time you will spend in the place. It is worth the effort.
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I like the answer above.  To add to it, maybe look for a roommate situation.  Sharing costs is definitely a great way to have a nice place, but pay less for it.
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just go to the apartment you want to rent from and if they do based on income, they can tell you exactly what it would be
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craigslist.com has always worked for me. But it works best for major metro areas like, D.C. NY, Boston, Chicago etc...\n\nI have lived in all of the above and found all apts thru craigslist
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Try the online housing board of the nearest university!
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i would check out these web sites!!!  =0)\nwww.losangeles.craigslist.org\nwww.westsiderentals.com\nwww.rent.com\nwww.apartment.com\nwww.realtor.com  (click on rentals link)\nand driving around the area and looking for signs or banners on apartment buildings is good.  i am in the same boat, in the same area (eagle rock, glendale, pasadena, burbank, los feliz, silverlake  etc.) and i have seen some buildings that put out banners to advertise a vacancy\n\nGOOD LUCK  =0)
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Here is a list I found:\n\nWhat do you enjoy doing in your free time? \nDoes your family live in-state? Do they like to visit and stay with you? \nHow often do you prefer to do dishes, vacuum, clean the bathtub, etc? \nAre you currently involved with anyone? Are they going to be an overnight guest? \nWhat in the house do you like to share (food, cleaning supplies, shower stuff)? \nWhat is your usual bedtime? \nWhat time do you get ready for work/class in the morning? \nHow often do you cook? \nWhat are your study habits? Do you prefer to study in the apartment or away from the apartment? Do you need absolute quiet to study, or do you prefer background noise (radio, television, etc.)? What time of day is best for you to study? \nWhere do you like to socialize in the evening? \nWhat kind of music do you listen to? \nWhat other debts do you have besides rent? (car, insurance, tuition, credit card debt) \nDo your friends like to come and stay with you? \nWhat kind of furniture do you have? \nDo you watch TV? How often? What shows? \nDo you usually pay your bills on time? \nDo you drink and/or smoke? How often?\n\nThis is from a college website, but maybe some of the same questions would apply.  Good luck!
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Okay, first of all, be kind of careful when you ask the question about residences.  I'm not saying all colleges lie, but several will tell their employees to really play up the dorms.  Afterall, if you live in the dorms, the college makes more money!  Just something to think about =0)  And, to tell the truth, dorm life isn't always bad!  Make sure you really weigh out the cost of dorm life vs. apartment cost.  Compare money cost (water, electricity, gas, sewer, trash, etc.) as well as time costs (mowing the lawn, painting the house, taking care of things that break) when it comes to thinking about living off campus.  \n\nQuestions I think you should ask:\n1. What is the job placement rate for that major?\n2. Will I need a minor to go along with that major?  If so, what suggestions do you make?\n3. How many professors are in my program of study?\n4. Are there any student organizations on campus that I would be interested in?  (This is really personal to you.  If you are religious, ask about religious organizations.  If you are interested in Greek life, ask about Sor/Frats on campus.  etc!)\n5.  Ask to see the degree program if you haven't all ready!\n6.  Ask if it would be possible to talk to some students in your major on that campus.  After all, who knows better about the program than the students all ready there!\n\nA lot of these questions are really specific to the department.  I know this will sound like a lot of work (and I'll be honest, I have no information about nutrition-type jobs), but ask yourself "what do I want to be" and "Where do I want work" when I grow up type questions.  Then, call that place or someone with a similar job and ask if they have any recommendations about where to get a degree.  Some colleges out there, unfortunately, just don't offer a good program and once you are out trying to find a job, it is too late to go back and re-think your choice of colleges.\n\nBest of luck to you!
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The most expensive piece of paper I own is the contract for my studio apartment, $268K for 450 square feet in NYC.  That is a lot more than my college education cost me.  And, yes, in the long run, it is worth it.  Even though you may have far more skills and be much more intelligent than someone else applying for the same job, a person with a college degree will have a huge edge on being selected.  And this will follow you throughout your career for promotions and getting better jobs with other companies.
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www.craigslist.org\n\notherwise, call the housing offices at local colleges and post a listing.  Those are free.
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Craigslist. \nThough, for that price you will be sharing a room and maybe even a bed. \nuse the link, then click boston, then housing, etc.\nyou'll figure it out.
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Checkout Craiglist and rent.com and that should give you a good idea.
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If you can't do the "corporate living" thing, as I call all those credit history inquiries and criminal background checks because you're still struggling with getting your life straightened out, maybe you should try looking for residential alternatives at a college on the bulletin board in the student union, a church bulletin board, or even a community bulletin board which could be at a grocery store, or even the lobby of the public library.  \n\nWhen it comes to finding a place to live, it has been my experience that word of mouth is the best form of advertisement.  All you have to do is let people know you're looking.  Shucks, there's "always" someone who's uncle or brother-in-law owns a place here, or has a loft apartment above their hardware store or something like that.  As long as you're not a bad tenant, there would be nothing for you to worry about in a situation like THAT!  *Phew!*\n\nAnyway, getting back to what I was saying before about the bulletin boards and stuff...  Often times, people who make use of these bulletin boards are private property owners who frequently don't want to hassle with all the paperwork involved in screening applicants, AND who might be willing to work with someone like yourself, because the fact is, you've got to live somewhere, right?  \n\nSo, don't be discouraged because your credit history is somewhat less than perfect.  Take a creative approach to apartment/house hunting and don't forget to inquire among your friends, family and co-workers.  You might be missing out on a pleasant little ponderosa!\n\nGood luck!
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If you're looking to live in the city I would suggest Stevens Community Apartments.  I LOVED this rental company in Minneapolis the entire 2 years I lived in their building and was sad to leave when I moved out of state.  Their buildings are located mostly around Stevens Square in the Stevens/Loring Heights neighboorhoods.  Its basically in between uptown & downtown very close to Loring Park & the Walker.  Everybody in the rental office knew are names right away and always greated us when we came in to pick up packages.  They even gave us a welcom basket with laundry tokens, toliet paper, chips, & cleaning products.  The neighborhood can seem a bit sketchy at first but in the 2 years I lived there I never had a problem, and I actually loved how very urban it felt with all the old buildings in the area.  Another bonus of that is nealry all the apartments have all or nearly all hardwood floors.  The prices generally start at about $535 for a studio/one bedroom and go up from there with deposit  being the same about as the 1st month's rent.  You should check though because sometimes they have specials.  Otherwise I had good luck looking on Craig's list too, and their you can even look to move in with other people so you don't have to pay so much on your own.  Good luck!
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You can try Craigslist [dot com].  Many people have found successful living situations there.  Post what you're looking for.\n\nThere are transient hotels as well but I would not suggest them.  I stayed in one for three weeks when I first moved to town and all my luggage soon had bugs in them.\n\nThere are also places that rent an apartment or condo for a specified number of weeks to business people - ask your company HR dept., they probably know of some.\n\nGood luck, and welcome to the beautiful Bay Area!