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REVIEWS AND ADVICE
FROM CURRENT STUDENTS
VANDERBILT SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
HOUSING GUIDE
2021
HOUSING DATA TOP PROPERTIES
NEIGHBORHOODS EXPLAINED LANDLORD INFO
APARTMENT RATINGS RENTER RESOURCES
Intelligent Apartment Search
TABLE OF CONTENTS GETTING THE MOST OUT OF THE GUIDE
Start with the Housing Facts section. This section
should help you determine the type of apartment you'd
3 HOUSING FACTS like to live in and how much you should expect to pay
Our data on housing in rent.
Read about different neighborhoods and narrow down
your search to parts of the city that you like most.
4 ABOUT VERYAPT
Using the VeryApt site alongside this
Use the Apartment Ratings section to identify the
guide
best apartment buildings across the categories (e.g.
best amenities, highest rated) that matter most to you.
5 NEIGHBORHOODS OVERVIEW
Most popular neighborhoods for Visit VeryApt.com to read reviews, get pricing, and set
Vanderbilt Med students up appointments for the apartments you like most.
6 Midtown
7 Hillsboro Westend
8 Downtown Nashville
ABOUT THE DATA IN THIS GUIDE
9 Edgehill/The Gulch All of the data in this guide are based on feedback from real
renters in Nashville. We asked students to rate their apartments
on a scale of 1-10 across six categories:
10 DATA TABLE
Compiled from Vanderbilt Med student
reviews
12 APARTMENT RATINGS
Top apartments, based on the feedback
of Vanderbilt Med students
Overall Value Management
12 Most Popular
13 Highest Rated
14 Best for Amenities
15 Best for Value
17 LANDLORDS Amenities Location Safety
Ratings for landlords and management
companies Based on their feedback, we compiled a list of the best apartment
buildings for Vanderbilt Med students. If you are interested in
additional data that is not in the guide or have a housing
question, you can reach us at contact@veryapt.com.
DISCLAIMER: The reviews and ratings presented throughout the guide and the
VeryApt website do not reflect the opinions, position, or endorsement of VeryApt.
The responses and reviews presented are solely those of the survey respondents.
VeryApt assumes no responsibility for readers' or users' interpretation of the data.
The results do not in any way constitute a warranty or representation by VeryApt
as to the quality, safety, or other features of a property. We encourage you to
check all available sources of information about properties prior to renting.
Where Vanderbilt Med students Who Vanderbilt Med students
live live with
50% Midtown
25% Alone
25% Hillsboro Westend
20% Spouse/partner
10% Downtown Nashville
55% Roommate
10% Edgehill
(excluding spouse/
5% Other partner)
15% of Vanderbilt Med students live with pets
What type of properties What size residences Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt Med students live in Med students live in
45% Large property (50+ 5% Studios or efficiences
units)
35% One bedrooms
25% Mid-size property
(20-49 units) 40% Two bedrooms
30% Small property (2-9 20% Three or more
units) bedrooms
Distribution of property ratings Average rent by apartment size
$1,180
STUDIO
$1,490
1BR
$1,800
2BR
10% 15% 30% 45% $2,800
3BR
0 - 6.9 7 - 7.9 8 - 8.9 9+
Rent versus own Commute methods
85%
Rent
15%
Own
55% 30% 10% 5%
Walking Driving Public Biking
Transit
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NEIGHBORHOODS EXPLAINED
An overview of the most popular neighborhoods for Vanderbilt Med students
1 Midtown 2 Hillsboro West End Other Neighborhoods
50% of Vanderbilt Med students 25% of Vanderbilt Med students less than 5% each
With Vanderbilt University being right in Close-by to local universities, Hillsboro
the heart of Midtown, it is home to lots West End features a community lined 5 Germantown
of students and staff living near the with local retailers and restaurants. Very
campus. Because of that, this area offers walkable, and situated between
great nightlife and lots of social Vanderbilt and Belmont University, it 6 12 South
opportunities. creates a lively urban environment.
7 Sylvan Park
3 SoBro 4 Edgehill/The Gulch 8 North Nashville
10% of Vanderbilt Med students 10% of Vanderbilt Med students
9 South Nashville
A buzzing part of downtown Nashville, The Gulch is known for its hip and trendy
Sobro, offers hip new bars, restaurants, atmosphere full of upscale buildings,
and a trendy music scene. SoBro gets its restaurants, and stores. It is situated just
name south of Broadway, which covers south of downtown and was historically
the southeastern portion of Downtown an old industrial area that has recently
Nashville. This is where residents get to emerged as one of the most sought after
experience the heart and soul of places to live in Nashville.
Nashville.
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Midtown
Buzzing and Diverse Collegetown
ABOUT MIDTOWN
Located Southwest of Downtown Nashville,
Midtown offers buzzing Nightlife, shows, and
rock gigs. With a variety of bars and parks,
there is plenty to do in this district. It is both
walkable and lies near downtown making it
very convenient as a living option. Midtown is
also 1.5 miles from Vanderbilt's campus, so the
commute is fairly easy.
Nightlife Collegetown
Performances Convient Location
MEDIAN RENTS IN MIDTOWN
$1,460 $1,585 $2,120
Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom
WHAT RESIDENTS THINK ABOUT MIDTOWN
Review by Med Student BRISTOL WEST END Review by Med Student
THE VILLAGE AT VANDERBILT
Location is super close to campus so I don't have to This apartment is kind of between Midtown/Hillsboro,
budget much time for a commute as I can walk there in which is a great location to be in! Plenty of restaurants
10 minutes or take the shuttle in even less. Very close to and bars in comfortable walking distance. Closest
Centennial park which is great for walking / running. grocery store is a small Kroger that is about a 15 minute
The biggest downside is not many grocery stores within walk, or 7 minutes with a bus ride that is free with
walking distance (just piggly wiggly) so you will need a Vanderbilt ID. This same bus can also take you south to
car to get groceries. the Green Hills area (mall, Trader Joe's, more
restaurants) and north to Downtown.
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Hillsboro Westend
A vibrant, tight-knit neighborhood
ABOUT HILLSBORO WESTEND
Hillsboro Village features a community lined
with local retailers and restaurants. Very
walkable, and situated between Vanderbilt and
Belmont University, it creates a lively urban
environment. With a great collection of shops,
boutiques, and restaurants, there is never a
dull moment here.
Boutiques Bars and Restaurants
Local Business Urban
MEDIAN RENTS IN HILLSBORO WESTEND
$1,045 $1,450 $2,000
Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom
WHAT RESIDENTS THINK ABOUT HILLSBORO WESTEND
Review by Med Student JEANNIE APARTMENTS Review by Med Student VILLAGER WEST CONDOS
The Hillsboro Westend location has been great for my Great neighborhood. I run here all the time, even a night
time in the program thus far! I am able to walk to a bus where I usually just run into families or people walking
stop about 10-15 minutes away so that I do not need a their dog. While the area near 21st and the medical
yearly parking pass (I pay for daily parking if I need it on campus is mostly apartments, after a few blocks it
a clinical day!). This location is right next to the highway, transitions to single family homes.
multiple grocery stores, and 21st Street where there are
lots of fun restaurants and shops. Would highly
recommend this area!
7
Downtown Nashville
Cultural hotspot for business, travel, and music
ABOUT DOWNTOWN NASHVILLE
Downtown, a hotspot for tourism and music, is
centered around "The District" which features
a plethora of bars and restaurants with live
music. In general, music attractions, boutique
hotels, art galleries and chef-driven
restaurants populate the local scene. Very
walkable and convenient, there is plenty of fun
to be had moving around Nashville’s downtown
area.
Buzzing Live Music Crowded
The District
MEDIAN RENTS IN DOWNTOWN NASHVILLE
$1,385 $1,499 $2,158
Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom
WHAT RESIDENTS THINK ABOUT DOWNTOWN NASHVILLE
Review by Med Student PINE STREET FLATS Review by Vanderbilt Med Student THE SOBRO
There are a ton of great bars and restaurants around the Since I live in downtown, the “neighborhood” is very
Gulch and its fairly centrally located. Its not a bad walk busy but at the same time very safe. You can walk to a
to Broadway, Music Circle, or Division and is close to lot of places from here: Bridgestone arena, Titans
the highway. The only downside is the noise on the stadium, Broadway, etc
weekends, but even then, its not a huge party scene late
at night. Overall, the neighborhood is great.
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Edgehill/The Gulch
Lively and Historic Music Spot
ABOUT EDGEHILL/THE GULCH
Edgehill and The Gulch is in fact the heartbeat
of Nashville’s music infrastructure. The area
serves as a focal point for country music,
featuring the Country Music Hall of Fame, as
well as a variety of businesses that are in
walking distance. It is described as a hub of
great stores, restaurants and cafes
surrounding the bustle of Music Industry,
academics, and other business.
Students Short Commute
Alive
MEDIAN RENTS IN EDGEHILL/THE GULCH
$1,350 $1,500 $2,000
Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom
WHAT RESIDENTS THINK ABOUT EDGEHILL/THE GULCH
Review by Med Student 1430 15TH AVE Review by Med Student WESTBORO APTS.
Short walk to school, safe neighboorhood, good food Great for young professionals and students. Lots of
nearby, shopping is great. Easy to walk anywhere, 10-15 restaurants, bars and nightlife
minute walk from almost anything.
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APARTMENT KEY
Excellent for a category
RATINGS
•••• $$$$ $1920+ per renter
••• Great $$$ $1710- $1919
•• Average $$ $1350- $1709
• Below average $ < $1350
* Prices subject to change and may
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112 St Charles Pl Condo 7.0 $ •• •• •• •• ••
1810 Belcourt Apt 8.0 $$ ••• ••• •• • •••
1901 Capers Ave Apt 7.0 $ •• •• ••• • •••
1903 Jefferson St Apt 8.0 $ •••• •• ••• •• ••
2110 Portland Ave Apt 8.0 $$ •••• •• •• •• ••••
2118 Acklen Ave Apt 8.0 $ ••• •• • ••• ••••
760 Wedgewood Park Apt 7.0 $ ••• •• ••• ••• •••
Acklen West End Apt 9.0 $$ •• •••• •••• ••• •••
Aertson Midtown Apt 9.0 $$$$ •• •••• ••• •••• ••
Artemis Midtown Apt 8.2 $$$ ••• ••• •• • •••
Artisan on 18th Apt 8.4 $$ ••• •• •• •• •••
Barbizon Apartments Apt 7.0 $ ••• •• •• • •••
Belcourt Park Apt 7.2 $$$ •• •••• ••• •••• •••
Blackstone Apartments Apt 6.4 $ ••• •• •• • •••
Bristol West End Condo 8.7 $$ •• ••• ••• •••• ••
Bristol on Broadway Apt 7.5 $ ••• ••• •• •• ••••
Capitol Towers Apt 7.0 $ •• • ••• •• •••
Charlotte at Midtown Apt 7.6 $ ••• ••• •• •• •
Continental Condos Apt 9.0 $ •••• ••• •••• •••• •••
Crosswinds Condominiums Apt 8.0 $ ••• •• •••• •• ••
Element Music Row Apt 9.0 $$$$ •••• ••• ••• •••• ••••
Gazebo Apartments Apt 9.6 $ •••• •••• •••• •••• ••••
Hayes House Apt 8.0 $$ •• •• ••• •• ••
IMT 8 South Apt 9.8 $$$$ •••• •••• •• ••• ••
** Buildings with fewer than 3 reviews or ratings below 7.0 are not listed in this guide but reviews can be found online at VeryApt.com.
*** Some buildings with fewer than 3 reviews are included above because of high ratings but do not appear in the top 10 lists.
10APARTMENT
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Infinity Music Row Apt 8.6 $$$$ ••• •••• ••• •••• ••••
Jeannie Apartments Apt 7.8 $$ •••• •• •••• ••• ••
Millennium Music Row Apt 9.8 $$$$ •••• •••• •••• •••• ••••
Note 16 Apt 8.8 $$$ ••• ••• •• ••• ••
Olympus Midtown Apt 8.5 $$ ••• •••• ••• ••• ••••
One MetroCenter Apt 8.5 $ •••• •••• •••• •• ••••
ParkCentral Apt 8.4 $$$ ••• ••• •• ••• •••
SkyHouse Nashville Apt 9.8 $$$ •••• •••• •• •••• ••••
Station 40 Apt 8.2 $$$$ •• ••• •• •••• ••••
Stephen Foster Apt 10.0 $ ••• •• •••• •• ••
The Cloisters Condo 7.0 $ •• •• ••• • •••
The Grove Apt 8.9 $$ ••• ••• ••• ••• ••••
The Grove Richland Apt 9.1 $$ ••• •••• •• •• ••••
The Morris Apt 9.1 $ •••• •••• •••• ••• ••••
The Views on the Cumberland I & II Apt 8.0 $ •• ••• •••• ••• •
The Village at Vanderbilt Apt 7.5 $$ ••• •• ••• ••• •••
Twenty & Grand Apt 9.8 $ •••• ••• •••• •••• •••
Views at Hillwood I & II Apt 7.2 $ ••• •• ••• • •••
Village 21 Apartments Apt 8.7 $$$$ ••• ••• •• •••• •••
Village Green Hills Apt 7.3 $$$ ••• •• •• ••• •••
Villager Condominiums Apt 8.1 n/a •••• •• •• •• •••
Werthan Lofts Apt 9.0 $$ ••• •••• •••• •••• •••
West End Village Apartments Apt 7.3 $$ •• •• • •• •
Westwood I Apt 7.2 $ ••• ••• •• •• •••
ABOUT OUR CATEGORIES Living Situation Ratings
Property Type Families How students with partners and/or children rated the building.
Pet Owners How students with pets rated the building.
Apartment (Apt) Properties with one building manager. Often have
consistent pricing/features.
Building Quality Ratings
Condo Properties with multiple owners. Lease terms and
features can vary significantly by unit. Management Maintenance and service quality.
Amenities In-room and building features beyond the basics.
Key Building Factor Ratings Value Building quality given cost of rent.
Overall Rating Overall feedback on building quality. Social Building community and social scene.
Popularity Estimated # of students in the building. Safety Building neighborhood safety.
11MOST 1 st
AERTSON MIDTOWN
Midtown
$$$$ 11+
PEOPLE
POPULAR
Buildings with the most Vanderbilt Med students
READ MORE REVIEWS AT VERYAPT.COM
Review by Vanderbilt Med Student
“You can’t beat the price for what Aertson offers. It’s a 10 minute
What most grad students typically look for: walk to the med school, right on the edge of music row, built
only a few years ago, and has amazing facilities. It’s pricey if you
live alone in a studio or 1 bedroom, but if you can find a couple
roommates, the monthly rent can get close to only $1000 per
Excellent location person.”
Reasonably-priced
apartments 2 nd
Solid amenities ARTEMIS MIDTOWN $$$ 10+
PEOPLE
Midtown
Review by Vanderbilt Med Student
“I like that the apartment building is small but luxurious.
Maintenance is great. The neighborhood is safe and quiet. The
apartment is small for the cost, but the location is perfect for
work, school, and fun.”
3 rd
BLACKSTONE APARTMENTS 8+
Studio 1 BR 2 BR 3 BR Midtown
$ PEOPLE
$1,180 $1,490 $1,800 $2,800
TOP 5
1st AERTSON MIDTOWN 11+ PEOPLE
Review by Vanderbilt Med Student
“I'm satisfied with this apartment. Pros: - pet friendly - 20
2nd ARTEMIS MIDTOWN 10+ PEOPLE minute walk or 20 minute bus ride - located close to Vandy and
i440 - gym in the basement - good amount of storage space -
plenty of free parking Cons: - the walls are slightly thinner than
BLACKSTONE I'm used too - there are a lot of noisy young people in the
3rd
APARTMENTS 8+ PEOPLE hallways on the weekends - no in unit laundry - kitchen is a bit
small; hardly any counter space”
4th HAYES HOUSE 6+ PEOPLE
5th STATION 40 5+ PEOPLE
12HIGHEST 1 st
STEPHEN FOSTER
Green Hills
$ 9.9
OVERALL
RATED
RATING
Buildings with the best overall ratings
READ MORE REVIEWS AT VERYAPT.COM
Review by Vanderbilt Med Student
What the highest-rated properties typically offer: “Overall great experience. This apartment is at a great value
especially for the location. It is walking distance from 12 South
which is a popular strip of restaurants, coffee shops, and other
stores in a welcoming area. Also walking distance to a major
park (Sevier park). The apartment is spacious with washer/dryer
High-end amenities connections if desired. Young neighborhood. Safe area with
many homes in the vicinity.”
Close proximity to work/
school
Nearby stores/grocery
2 nd
IMT 8 SOUTH $$$$ 9.8
OVERALL
Excellent management Melrose RATING
Review by Vanderbilt Med Student
“I love living at IMT 8 South. I live in a 1 bedroom 1 bath and love
it. The closet is huge with in-unit washer+dryer, huge bathtub/
shower, large living space for 1 person and all updated
appliances. It's a really pretty space and I love my home here.
The neighborhood behind the complex is very nice and walkable.
There are always people walking dogs and families walking at all
times. 12 south is just a couple blocks walk away."
Studio 1 BR 2 BR 3 BR
$1,380 $1,690 $2,000 $3,000 3 rd
SKYHOUSE NASHVILLE $$ 9.7
OVERALL
Midtown
TOP 5
RATING
1st STEPHEN FOSTER 9.9 OVERALL
RATING
2nd IMT 8 SOUTH 9.8 OVERALL
RATING
Review by Vanderbilt Med Student
“I've lived in SkyHouse for the past year and a half, and I
3rd SKYHOUSE NASHVILLE 9.7 OVERALL
RATING absolutely love it. All apartments have floor to ceiling windows,
and my apartment has a view of downtown. The apartment is a
~20 minute walk to VUMC, or a 5 minute bus right with a bus
MILLENNIUM MUSIC stop located right across from SkyHouse."
4th
ROW 9.6 OVERALL
RATING
5th GAZEBO APARTMENTS 9.5 OVERALL
RATING
13BEST FOR 1 st
INFINITY MUSIC ROW
The Gulch, 1221 Division St
$$$$ 9.9
AMENITY
AMENITIES
RATING
Highest-rated properties for amenities
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Review by Vanderbilt Med Student
What top amenity properties typically offer: “This place has so many amenities. It has been so nice living
here and I am still able to walk to class. It is located perfectly
between midtown and the gulch so you get the best of both
worlds and the price is reasonable for how high-end it is.”
Great common spaces
Convenient location 2 nd
STATION 40 $$$$ 9.7
Excellent management Sylvan Heights, 610 Sylvan Heights Way
AMENITY
RATING
Newer construction
Review by Vanderbilt Med Student
“I absolutely love Station 40. The apartment is great and very
dog friendly. It is less than 10 minute drive to parking garage at
VUMC and the I couldn’t be happier. It is very safe and parking is
great.”
3 rd
BELCOURT PARK $$ 9.5
AMENITY
Hillsboro Westend, 1710 Belcourt Ave RATING
Studio 1 BR 2 BR 3 BR
$1,580 $1,990 $2,300 $3,300
TOP 5
Review by Vanderbilt Med Student
1st INFINITY MUSIC ROW 9.9 AMENITY
RATING “Overall, I really like the apartment! It's new, luxury living, with
nice amenities (gym and community-wide clubhouse area with
grill). The management has gone through some changes/issues
2nd STATION 40 9.7 AMENITY
RATING
(e.g., not honoring promises made by the old management) -
dealing with them has been a pain at times but they've been
reasonable recently. I love living in Hillsboro Village- it's walkable
to campus and has lots of cute shops and restaurants, while
3rd BELCOURT PARK 9.5 AMENITY
RATING being only 1-2 miles away from downtown.”
4th IMT 8 SOUTH 9.2 AMENITY
RATING
MILLENNIUM MUSIC
5th
ROW 9.0 AMENITY
RATING
14BEST FOR 1 st
CONTINENTAL CONDOS
Hillsboro Westend, 3415 W End Ave
$ 9.7
VALUE
VALUE
RATING
Highest-rated properties for value
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Review by Vanderbilt Med Student
What top value properties typically offer: “A fantastic building with great neighbors and on site parking,
gym, and pool. But one of the best parts of the property is the
truly amazing doormen on site 24/7. It's the perfect place to live
for the past 4 years.”
Great price-to-space trade
off 2 nd
Good location ACKLEN WEST END $$ 9.5
VALUE
Midtown, 111 Acklen Park Dr RATING
Solid amenities and basic
features
Review by Vanderbilt Med Student
“I have loved the time I have spent at Acklen so far. The staff is
excellent, community areas are clean and the building is pretty
quiet. Never had trouble finding a parking spot and the VUMC
shuttle picks up just down the street so the commute to school
is easy if you don't want to pay for parking.”
3 rd
ONE METROCENTER $ 9.3
VALUE
North Nashville RATING
Studio 1 BR 2 BR 3 BR
$980 $1,290 $1,600 $2,600
TOP 5
CONTINENTAL
1st
CONDOS 9.7 VALUE
RATING Review by Vanderbilt Med Student
“I love living in this apartment complex. My apartment is very
spacious and has a great open-concept kitchen and living area,
2nd ACKLEN WEST END 9.5 VALUE
RATING
with lots of windows and natural light. It's located slightly
removed from downtown/midtown Nashville, but is still just 10
minutes driving distance from Vanderbilt, and very easy to get
anywhere else in Nashville. Because it's away from downtown/
3rd ONE METROCENTER 9.3 VALUE
RATING midtown, it's a little bit quieter, and less expensive than an
apartment of the same size and quality that you would find
closer to downtown."
4th GAZEBO APARTMENTS 9.0 VALUE
RATING
5th STEPHEN FOSTER 8.8 VALUE
RATING
15Townhomes
Smaller properties and how to find them
ABOUT TOWNHOMES
Townhomes are apartments in older
buildings, typically a few stories tall. They Finding a townhome
usually do not have a doorman, an elevator, Townhomes can be challenging to find because they tend to be
or many amenities, but can be cheaper and individually owned and do not have full time leasing managers.
more spacious than the apartment and
Townhome listings are typically available ~60 days in advance. You
condo units in high-rises.
can find a townhome by searching online listings, contacting a
WHY YOU SHOULD CONSIDER A TOWNHOME landlord directly, or by working with VeryApt's Concierge Team
who can help identify some options.
CHEAPER LARGER FLOOR PLANS
3+ BEDROOMS AVAILABLE MORE PRIVACY Preparing for a townhome search
Most Vanderbilt Med students opt for larger properties in order to
WHY YOU MAY WANT TO AVOID A TOWNHOME live closer to other students and simplify the housing search. That
said, there are plenty of wonderful townhomes - be prepared to
NO DOORMAN LESS CONVENIENT LOCATIONS visit more properties to find that perfect home, carefully examine
OLDER CONSTRUCTION LIMITED AMENITIES
the pros/cons, and move quickly if you find a unit you love.
MORE MAINTENANCE ISSUES
TIPS AND ADVICE
Reliable Landlords Noise and Neighbors Lease Terms
Check online reviews and talk to Sounds often travel well through Leases with independent landlords
previous tenants to find out about townhomes and you can easily be are negotiable. Check your lease for
your landlord. Look for one that disturbed by barking dogs, music, or restrictions on sub-letters and visitor
responds quickly to maintenance construction. Check out the policies. You may be able to avoid a
requests and has a history of surrounding area to get a sense for rent increase by locking in a longer
returning deposits. what it may be like. lease.LANDLORD GRADES
and the Renting Process
GRADE LANDLORD Understanding
THE RENTING PROCESS
A+ Berkshire Communities
If this is your first time renting, here is a heads
up on what the process is like:
B Carter-Haston Real Estate Services Application process
You will be asked to fill out an application for an
apartment. Likely this will include an application fee
A+ Elmington Property Management ($30-50) and potentially a deposit (up to one
month’s rent). If you’re an international student, you
may have to provide alternate information - in the
absence of a social security number, bank accounts,
B Freeman Webb Companies etc., often landlords will accept your visa documents
and acceptance letter. Landlords will use your
information to approve you based only on your credit
A+ Lincoln Property Company history and income. In the event where there are
issues, a landlord may grant the application on the
condition that a guarantor cosigns the lease.
B- MAA After you're approved
A landlord will often ask for a security deposit and
prepaid rent. A landlord typically charges up to two
A+ NTS Development Company months' rent as a security deposit and will ask for up
to two months in prepaid rent. Anything beyond this
is more than normal. At the end of your lease and
after you give proper notification that you are
A+ Olympus Property moving out (typically 60-90 days), the landlord has
30 days to return the security deposit at the end of
the lease. The landlord may not return the deposit in
A+ Pegasus Residential full if there are claimed damages to the property or
other charges outstanding.
What to look out for
A+ Pollack Shores Real Estate Group Check for additional charges or obligations that could
cost you more than the listed price of a property. This
could include move-in/move-out fees, renters
A+ Simpson Property Group insurance requirements, condo fees, common
electrical fees, etc. Definitely ask about what previous
electrical/utility bills have been to get a feel for any
additional monthly costs there may be. Be sure to
research the landlord and management company
Landlord Grades before placing any sort of deposit. If you have any
Grades were assigned to landlords by using a specific questions, feel free to reach out to us at
combination of management ratings and overall contact@veryapt.com.
ratings for the properties they manage.
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