Q. What is the best site for apartment hunting?
The Best Rental Websites for Apartment Hunters
- Apartments.com.
- PadMapper.
- Rent Jungle.
- Abodo.
- RentCafe.
- Zumper.
- Rent.com.
- Hotpads. Acquired by Zillow in 2012, Hotpads offers users a wide range of search customization in terms of neighborhoods, budgets, and apartment sizes.
Q. What websites can you find apartments?
The Five Must-Check Apartment Sites for Renters [Updated in 2019]
- Trulia. A clean, clear website that helps those looking to buy, sell, or rent homes all over the nation.
- Zillow. If you have a smartphone, the Zillow app is a great accessory to add to your apartment-hunting arsenal.
- StreetEasy.
- Craigslist.
- Dixon Leasing.
Q. Why is it so hard to find an apartment?
Tight inventory has kept home prices high, and it’s not just prospective buyers who are feeling the heat — rents are climbing higher, too. The market is so competitive that they’re losing out on spots listed at a price they could theoretically afford.
Q. Can someone help me find an apartment?
A real estate agent can help you sort through the details and find an apartment building with a rent you can cover in a good neighborhood. In a rental housing market with plenty of available apartments and homes, it could take just a few days to find a place you like.
Q. Is renting off Craigslist safe?
Craigslist may be a popular choice for searching for apartments, but it can be risky. Prospective renters can reduce their risks by verifying the owners and avoiding giving out personal information right away. Using Craigslist to find an apartment is not a novel idea.
Q. Is renting from Craigslist safe?
Rental scams: Be careful out there One recent survey estimates that 25 percent of Craigslist rental listings are actually frauds. Although Craigslist removes suspicious ads ASAP, many rental scams stay posted for up to 20 hours. That’s more than enough time to lure some apartment-seekers to their doom.
