Price is the primary consideration when looking for an apartment, but price and location are interrelated.

How old do you need to rent an apartment?

The law only allows adults to sign a lease contract. Since most states have an adult age of 18, this means you can't rent a house before you reach adulthood, and if you are under 18, the landlord can legally refuse to rent it to you.

I am 17 years old: Does that mean that I can't rent?

There are exceptions.For example, you might find a good landlord who is willing to take risks, even if they will hurt them in the long run (because if you can't afford the money, if you are not an adult, they have no legal recourse).

Or, if you are legally liberated by the court, married, or served in the military, these conditions may be in your favor.

In addition, if you can let an adult help you sign a contract, if you can't, you can promise to pay the rent, which also allows a young tenant to continue renting.

How much do you need to earn to live alone?

Landlords have strict income requirements to protect themselves from rogue tenants (and protect tenants from harm beyond their ability). Most apartment complexes require you to pay 3 to 3.5 times the rent and may even consider approval. This is because they know that your other living expenses (food, transportation, utilities, health, etc.) will cost so much, so if you don't meet the minimum income requirements, you can't afford the rent.

Which apartments can I afford?

If there is no elevator, the upper level apartment will be cheaper because most people don't want to put the food on a flight of stairs.

Apartments close to shops and other amenities are much more expensive than apartments a little further from the main street.

In general, if you smoke or raise a pet, the landlord will charge more because it will involve more cleaning work. Therefore, the price of a smoke-free or pet-free apartment may be lower.

Consider the cost of security. I know that a really cheap apartment seems to be a perfect place for a penniless young man, but stealing is really expensive and should consider the cost of replacing stolen items. If you can afford a low-cost apartment, I suggest you either find a roommate and a better place, or take extra security for yourself and your car. Also, invest in a deadlock!

Where should I find an apartment?

Please rent your friends to pay attention to the vacancy in their house. Craigslist is always a great resource, but keep in mind that some very basic people use Craigslist, so being careful is always a good idea. When you go to the Craigslist list, bring a friend, or at least let your lover know where you are.