The Modern Renter
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How Much Do Moving Boxes Cost?
Moving boxes can be an unexpected last-minute cost. Here’s our recommendations on how much to budget, where to shop and whether you should get free boxes.
How to Decorate a Small Apartment: Decorating Tips for Small Spaces
Decorating a small apartment so that it looks good while being functional can be a challenge. You have to consider your style, space limitations, paint restrictions, budget, and more. Not all is lost — there is plenty you can do to make your apartment feel like home. To get you started, here are some small […]
How to Find Your Perfect House, Townhouse, or Condo for Rent
A great thing about renting is the wide variety of choices you have. Sure, you could go with the standard apartment with all its perks and amenities, but you could also rent a house, a townhome, or even a condo. Renting is all about experimenting to find the right fit, since once your lease is […]
Fraud Prevention Tips for Renters
Searching for your next rental can be an exciting adventure. Falling in love with a property, submitting your application, and signing the lease is a rush, and it’s easy to get lost in the thrill.Unfortunately, some people exploit renters’ need for a new place to live. Most landlords are honest, but occasionally a malicious person […]
How to Make a Furnished Apartment Feel Like Home
Furnished apartments can make life easier by allowing you to save money and avoid having to move heavy furniture, but making your furnished apartment fit your style can be hard. When you can’t control what the furniture in your apartment looks like, how do you make your new place your own? The key to personalizing […]
How to Garden in a Rental Home
Whether you prefer small succulents or flower beds, plants can liven up your home and give your space a more polished look. With summer around the corner, now’s the time to plant marigolds, zinnias, cucumbers, and herbs. If you’re a renter with a knack for gardening, you may be wondering if you can sow some […]
Where Can I Find Second Chance Properties?
Is your rental history less than perfect? ForRent.com can help you find the best second chance rental for your needs, taking you from search to success.
How to Rent an Apartment After a Felony Conviction
Renting an apartment can be challenging for anyone, but it can be especially difficult for someone with a felony conviction on their record. From overcoming stigmas to sharing your story with landlords, renters in this situation can face many hurdles throughout their apartment search. However, that doesn’t mean they shouldn’t try. With preparation, perseverance, and […]
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College is one of the best times of your life. You are learning, meeting new people, experiencing new things…but, at some point during those four years, we have all wished on more than one occasion that we had just a little more spending money. We get it – with studying, social time and the many […]
How can I entertain guests in a small apartment?
Just because you live in an apartment, it doesn’t mean you can’t do any entertaining. While it may require some creativity, it can be done well and with style. Entertaining guests in a small space can be made easier by including some of the following ideas: Rather than having a large party, have smaller groups […]