Renters - Page 2

How to get approved for an apartment? Have the income (about three times the rent), decent credit and references.

Trying to afford your first apartment or house? Follow these tips to negotiate lower rent.

If you have never lived in your own place before, check out these moving tips for new renters. You're sure to find money- or time-saving ideas right here.

What happens if you break a lease? Expect repercussions. But here's how to handle and avoid them if possible.

What credit score do you need to rent an apartment or rental house? In some cases, more than you do to buy a house. Here's how to avoid a credit check, and to improve your score if you have to pass one.

You could just pack up your stuff and move out of your parents' house and in with a friend. But that's probably not the smartest way to be successful as a young adult paying for housing. Follow these tips to do it right and be more comfortable.

The best apartment finder websites can make searching for an affordable and comfortable place easier. Here's a list of sites and tips for using them fully.

If you've moved back home to save money, here's how to get back on your own fast.

Avoid rental scams on Craigslist and other sites when looking for a house to rent. Here are the top rental scams and how to spot them.

Tips for landlords: how to avoid tenants who are identity thieves

If you need a bigger reason not to continue renting, new data just provided it. It seems not only are rents 2.8 percent higher than one year ago, but nearly 90 percent of America’s biggest cities have seen rent prices jump in the last month. A mere 2 percent experienced rent drops.

Tips for landlords: how to set your monthly rent. The rent you can expect from your property depends on many factors, but generally runs between .8 and 1.1 percent of the home's market value.