By Matthew Sullivan


The most important factor that affects an apartment price is its location. Apartments considered cheap in well-developed cities like New York are pretty costly to many. Usually, you can expect such high prices in developed markets.

If you are in need of a cheap apartment you will want to avoid areas that are popular and go for something further from the city, away from the amenities that everyone wants to live near.

Another rent due reducer would be downsizing the floor area of the unit you want to live in. If you are single, opt for a studio, while for a small family; look for small 2-bedroom units.

Newly built buildings and Victorian styles units are usually priced at the higher end, so take these off your list. Instead, look for flat box-type apartments that cost much lower than the trendy Victorians.

Ask friends and officemates if they know any unit for rent. You may get lucky and have an officemate who has a unit for rent for low cost or a friend might be looking for a roommate to share his or her unit.

You can also search online. Most online apartment search tools offer a price range option where you can input your monthly budget for unit rental rates. Try websites such as padmapper.com, craigslist.org or myapartment.com.

Paying the rent months in advance would allow you to negotiate a reduction in rent with the owner. Landlords would not want to turn down an offer of receiving a huge sum up front for a discount.

It is highly essential to analyze and view a new home first to ensure it is in good condition. Otherwise, there is no point in moving in until you find something that is up to your standards.




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