Articles for Tenants

TL;DR: As of early 2026, the average rent in Chicago is about $2,450 per month, with studios around $1,700, one-bedroom apartments near $2,300, and...

Apartment hunting is a grind, especially in crowded cities like New York or San Francisco. You need to have a game plan and do...

If you’re currently apartment hunting, you know it’s common to send multiple applications before finding the right apartment and moving in. With each application,...

Navigating the rental market can be challenging under the best of circumstances, but doing so while unemployed adds another layer of complexity. With the...

As amazing as the sun can feel after a long winter, there's a point when summer comes and cold air sounds better. The summer...

We could all use a splash of color in our homes from time to time, and red has long been a go-to in both...

If you’re looking for a new place and have your eye on a certain neighborhood, this blog post probably isn’t for you. This is...

As a landlord, finding the right tenants is crucial for maintaining the value and integrity of your investment. Tenant screening plays a pivotal role...

Part one in a two part series. This week, we're talking about when you can get the best deals on an apartment if you're a tenant...

Discovering that your rental property has been burglarized is a distressing experience that can leave you feeling overwhelmed. However, with a well-prepared plan in...

Although cats are creatures of habit and prefer to stick to familiar environments, sometimes we have to move and bring our feline friends with...

Trying to find a cosigner for an apartment can be an uncomfortable situation on the surface. But being asked for a cosigner by a...