{"id":3363,"date":"2018-07-06T09:36:54","date_gmt":"2018-07-06T16:36:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dolly.com\/blog\/?p=3363"},"modified":"2026-04-28T07:53:20","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T14:53:20","slug":"apartment-hunting-101-tips-checklist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/apartment-hunting-101-tips-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"Apartment Hunting 101: Actually Helpful Tips &#038; A Checklist of Everything You Need"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s often said that looking for a new apartment is like dating. Whether you&#8217;re moving out of state or down the street, finding your dream pad is a process that&#8217;s equal parts nerve-wracking and exciting. And just like with dating, you can either fall in love at first sight&#8230; or decide to keep your options open. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But with a bit of prep, you&#8217;ll find your compatible home in no time at all. Brush up on these helpful apartment hunting tips, print out our <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">apartment hunting checklist<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and get ready to fall in love with your new space: \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Know Your Budget Before You Start Apartment Hunting<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3368\" src=\"https:\/\/dolly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Know-your-budget-before-you-start-apartment-hunting-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"820\" height=\"547\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Know-your-budget-before-you-start-apartment-hunting-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Know-your-budget-before-you-start-apartment-hunting-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Know-your-budget-before-you-start-apartment-hunting-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Know-your-budget-before-you-start-apartment-hunting-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Know-your-budget-before-you-start-apartment-hunting-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First thing&#8217;s first: Start crunching some numbers to get a feel for your price range. The typical rule of thumb for rent is spending 30% of your income (before taxes). So if you make, say, $30,000 a year, conventional wisdom would be to put down no more than $750 per month on your rent. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This also ties into the 50\/30\/20 rule, which suggests the following allocation of income: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50% on fixed needs \u2013 think rent, utilities, and transportation <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30% on daily expenses, such as eating out, shopping, and other miscellaneous habits \u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20% on long-term financial goals, e.g., debt and retirement <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But if you&#8217;re moving within or to a big city, finding housing within a limited price range is anything but easy. You might need to tweak the above formula to find a ratio that works for you. Luckily, urban areas typically offer tons of free or inexpensive events for locals, so your daily expenses might be adjustable. And a budgeting app like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dollarbird.co\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dollarbird<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mint.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mint<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will help you pinpoint unnecessary expenses. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the first month, you&#8217;ll need to factor in a moving budget, too. Use our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dolly.com\/blog\/estimate-cost-moving-infographic\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">infographic<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to estimate your moving costs. By using an affordable moving service like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dolly.com\/get-started\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=apartment-hunting-101\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dolly<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013\u00a0which averages $140-$160 per apartment move \u2013 you&#8217;ll be able to stay under budget without wasting precious free time. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Either way, definitely settle on budget <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">before<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you go apartment hunting. Call ahead to check whether utilities exceed your price range, parking is or isn&#8217;t included, and any other potential deal breakers. This will prevent you from going to see a place and falling head over lease in love with it \u2013\u00a0only to have your heart smashed when you realize it&#8217;s way past budget. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Find the Best Apartment Hunting Websites in Your Area<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3367\" src=\"https:\/\/dolly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Find-the-best-apartment-hunting-websites-in-your-area-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"820\" height=\"547\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Find-the-best-apartment-hunting-websites-in-your-area-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Find-the-best-apartment-hunting-websites-in-your-area-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Find-the-best-apartment-hunting-websites-in-your-area-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Find-the-best-apartment-hunting-websites-in-your-area-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Find-the-best-apartment-hunting-websites-in-your-area-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Craigslist is a great place to start, but there are plenty of other apartment hunting websites with more user-friendly interfaces. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zumper.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zumper<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hotpads.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HotPads<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.padmapper.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PadMapper<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are all sprawling platforms that pull useful data from various sources. They&#8217;re also updated in real time, so you don&#8217;t get your hopes up for a place that&#8217;s no longer on the market.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No matter which site you choose, the biggest favor you can do for yourself is to stay on top of listings. Housing gems go quickly \u2013 so to get the most out of these sites when apartment hunting, set alert notifications on your phone, check websites your lunch break, or refresh your email often. Do whatever it takes to make sure you won&#8217;t miss the place of your dreams. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Last \u2013\u00a0but far from least \u2013\u00a0ask around! Hit up your social network, school alumni sites, or colleagues to see if anyone you know has leads on a room or apartment. You might even find a great roommate this way, too.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Start a Spreadsheet to Keep Track of Your Apartment Hunting Adventure<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3370\" src=\"https:\/\/dolly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Start-a-spreadsheet-to-keep-track-of-your-hunt-1024x689.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"820\" height=\"552\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Embrace your inner Excel whiz with a master spreadsheet of all the places you&#8217;ve found online. Include columns for things like &#8220;Price,&#8221; &#8220;Location,&#8221; &#8220;Amenities,&#8221; &#8220;Distance to public transport,&#8221; &#8220;Nearby Stores,&#8221; &#8220;Additional Notes,&#8221; and a spot indicating whether you&#8217;ve called to confirm all listed information is correct. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This will make it easier to decide which places you want to visit, and which to skip. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Keep in Mind a Few Questions to Ask When You&#8217;re Apartment Hunting<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3369\" src=\"https:\/\/dolly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Questions-to-ask-when-you_re-apartment-hunting-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"820\" height=\"547\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you&#8217;re ready to visit all the sites that met your apartment hunting criteria \u2013\u00a0price range, location, accessibility, etc. \u2013 print or type up a list of questions to ask the broker or landlord while you&#8217;re on your hunt. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You&#8217;ll likely need to customize your list based on your needs, but some good starting questions are: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the lease terms? Is it month-to-month, six months, annual, biannual? <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the income requirements? (Some apartments require up to 4 times the annual rent.) And are guarantors allowed to co-sign if you don&#8217;t meet the requirements? <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are utilities included? If not, what&#8217;s the average monthly cost of utilities? Are they flat-rate, per unit, or split equally through the building?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is there storage space in the building or unit? Does it cost extra?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is there laundry in unit? If not, does the laundry facilities in the building only take quarters? <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are pets allowed? If so, is there an additional charge? <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you have a strict guest policy? <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you require renters&#8217; insurance? <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are there any moving-day restrictions I should be aware of? Can I reserve the elevator or freight entrance for move-in and move-out?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can I make permanent or temporary changes to the apartment design? <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bonus: Here&#8217;s a list of ten <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dolly.com\/blog\/10-helpful-questions-ask-renting-city-apartment\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">questions to ask when you&#8217;re renting a city apartment<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Additional Tips for the Day-Of Apartment Hunting<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3364\" src=\"https:\/\/dolly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Additional-tips-for-the-day-of-apartment-hunting-1024x678.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"820\" height=\"543\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Additional-tips-for-the-day-of-apartment-hunting-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Additional-tips-for-the-day-of-apartment-hunting-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Additional-tips-for-the-day-of-apartment-hunting-768x508.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Additional-tips-for-the-day-of-apartment-hunting-1536x1017.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Additional-tips-for-the-day-of-apartment-hunting-2048x1356.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We love this tip from a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/Frugal\/comments\/42i2nk\/a_guide_to_finding_an_apartment\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reddit apartment hunting<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> thread: &#8220;Make it a buyer&#8217;s market.&#8221; How? By giving yourself adequate time to choose your new place selectively. Grant yourself permission to walk away if you don&#8217;t think you&#8217;re getting a good enough deal, and don&#8217;t be afraid to straight up ask for a discount (Reddit recommends requesting 25%). After all, the worst that the landlord can say is no. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Designate a day or weekend exclusively for apartment hunting, and schedule as many as possible for that timeframe. And come prepared, using our <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">apartment hunting checklist <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">below.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And one final tip: This may sound obvious, but if you love a place, say so! Being vocal to the landlord affirms your interest, and will keep you top of mind as an enthusiastic tenant. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Checklist for Everything You Need When Apartment Hunting<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3366\" src=\"https:\/\/dolly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Checklist-for-everything-you-need-when-apartment-hunting-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"820\" height=\"545\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Checklist-for-everything-you-need-when-apartment-hunting-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Checklist-for-everything-you-need-when-apartment-hunting-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Checklist-for-everything-you-need-when-apartment-hunting-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Checklist-for-everything-you-need-when-apartment-hunting-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Checklist-for-everything-you-need-when-apartment-hunting-2048x1363.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Found your dream apartment? Be ready to sign the lease on the spot. Here\u2019s a list of everything you should bring with you when apartment hunting, so you can land your new home ASAP: \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recent pay stubs, W-2, or a dated bank statement (or bring all three in case the landlord prefers one over the other) <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Government-issued photo ID (driver&#8217;s license, passport) <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rental history (if you don&#8217;t have a rental history yet, that&#8217;s okay. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dolly.com\/blog\/41-tips-help-crush-first-apartment-move\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here&#8217;s how to crush your first-ever apartment move<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Letters of recommendation from a previous landlord, or contact information from a professional reference <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social security number, which landlords use to run credit checks. Memorize your SSN if you haven&#8217;t already. \u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your checkbook or cash, in case you need to fill out an application form with a fee (generally $50-$100)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you&#8217;ve found your dream apartment, the hard part is over. Time to sit back and relax as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dolly.com\/get-started\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=apartment-hunting-101\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dolly<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> helps you settle in. We&#8217;ll deliver your must-have armoire straight from the store to your new door, and even donate any musty old couches that didn&#8217;t make the cut in your spiffy new home. You&#8217;ve found your dream apartment, now schedule your dream movers with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dolly.com\/get-started\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=apartment-hunting-101\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dolly<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> today.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s often said that looking for a new apartment is like dating. Whether you&#8217;re moving out of state or down the street, finding your dream pad is a process that&#8217;s equal parts nerve-wracking and exciting. 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