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Most the rents quoted are several hundred lower than reality, though the bedroom in a shared place price is pretty close. It also fails to underline the competi
by hack_edu 14y ago
Most the rents quoted are several hundred lower than reality, though the bedroom in a shared place price is pretty close. It also fails to underline the competition for cheap, or any, housing. Landing a spot within the first weeks, or even month, will be very hard for anyone new to the town.
If you want an apartment in this city you must bid several hundred over the listed price. It is also extremely common to offer 3-6 month's rent down and be ready to cut that check at the open house.
- thrownaway2424 14y agoI think it's pretty easy to get an apartment. Show up at the open house, don't dress like a slob (even if you always dress like a slob, just don't), and carry enough cash to pay off the deposit and the first month. Since it's an internship, just bring enough cash to pay for the entire lease. If you don't have cash you'll need bank statements (local banks, so open your accounts several months in advance), paychecks (pain in the ass, right? you might have to couch-surf for the first few weeks), letters of employment, and a reference. But even with all that you'll have trouble convincing anyone to rent to you. Cash is better.