Apt Hunting

[GreekLetterGirl]

Does any one have any advice about apartment hunting, this is my first time looking and I have no idea where to begin. Also does any oen know of any good apartment hunting sites.
Also if anyone has any recomendations for what to ask to see ect about when you really go to see apartment that would be great too...
Thank for your help

[amycat412]

Make sure you test the water pressure in the shower.

Drive past the building at different times of day and night to gauge traffic levels, neighborhood safety, etc.

I've found all my apts by just dring up and down streets in the neighborhood I wanted to live in!

Good luck!

[Fayissi]

Definitely check out www.apartmentrenting.com , also check out the posts in the "student union" if your looking for a roomate
-lea

[aephi alum]

I found my last apt. through www.rent.net - check them out. This was a couple of years ago though.

Definitely go through the neighborhood at different times of the day and night to gauge traffic, neighborhood safety, and ambient noise (is it across the street from a nightclub, etc...)

If you're looking at a big apartment complex, ask if they have a vacant apartment (other than a model - say, one that's between tenants) that you can see - even if it's not the same size as the one you're looking to rent. This will give you an idea of the level of repair that apts. are kept in, and how extensively they prepare an apt. for a new tenant.

[ADPiSweety]

Everyone that has replied has great ideas, i just want to add in also that at your local supermarkets (well at least here in vegas) we have apartment magazines that you can pick up and look for apartments by certain section of town. (They're free too). Good Luck =)