Articles for Tenants

Rental life can be stressful, we’re here to help. In the tenants section of Four Walls you’ll find temporary home decor ideas, tips for negotiating with your landlord, and more.

The Rentler Renter Insights Report: What Renters Want in 2023

As we approach the end of 2023, it's that time again when we reflect on the year's trends, and here at Rentler, we're turning...

Tips on Renting a Place for the First Time

You’ve decided to venture out and rent a place of your own, and you finally feel as though you’ve arrived. You’re ready to embrace...

Navigating Unpaid Rent with Roommates

Renting with roommates can become tricky when it comes to ensuring timely rent payments. As a co-tenant, you're collectively responsible for the entire rent...

What To Do In Chicago (2026): A Guide For Renters In...

TL;DR: Chicago has plenty to do for families, career-driven individuals, couples, and seniors alike. From free attractions like parks and museums to high-end luxury,...

How to Grow Food In Your Apartment

I could dream about having a garden all day long (especially when I'm watching the Netflix series Cooked and listening to Michael Pollan tell...

How to be a zero-waste renter

The ice caps are melting. The air is becoming more polluted each day. Landfills are expanding at alarming rates. Each person’s day-to-day activities and actions...

How to Rent an Apartment with Bad Credit

Can you rent an apartment with a less-than-stellar credit score? The simple answer is yes. However, navigating rentals with bad credit can be challenging, especially...

7 Ways to Motivate Yourself to Save Money

Sometimes the hardest thing about saving money is to start. It doesn’t matter how much money you earn, as you can always put something...

What $1,500 Gets You In 5 Cities  

No matter where you're living, rent probably takes up a sizable chunk of your budget. But how does what you're paying compare to rent prices...

10 Clever Rental Home Decorating Tips You’ve Never Thought Of Before

Is your rental home feeling a bit impersonal or lacking character? You're not alone. Making a rental home feel cozy, inviting and stylish while working...

Moving? 7 Tips for Downsizing Into an Apartment

Most of us are pretty darn good at accumulating stuff — and cleverly stashing it around our homes to give us the false security that...

Purrfect Moves: Tips for Moving to a New Apartment with Your...

Although cats are creatures of habit and prefer to stick to familiar environments, sometimes we have to move and bring our feline friends with...
There's a smarter way to rent.
There's a smarter way to rent.

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