Finding an apartment for the first time can be overwhelming. Scam listings are on the rise, as are rents. Below is a list of some tips and tricks for embarking on your first search.
Searching for Apartments and Contacting Landlords
Places to Search:
Apartment searches can be area specific. Below are a few websites where you might begin. Sometimes asking a local subreddit where listings are typically posted can help.
- Zillow: The site is popular for home purchasing but also has a rental section. Define the area where you are searching and click 'Rent' on the top left
- Apartments.com: This website tends to be more geared towards large apartment buildings rather than small individual landlords
- NY Housing Search: This site helps you find income-based housing in NYstate
- Apartment Guide: This site has full color pictures and 3d tours to help you rent if you can't visit first
- Craigslist: This region-specific set of sites can be a source for everything from rentals to roommates to furniture
- Facebook Marketplace: From the main marketplace site click on property rentals
Information on the search:
