subject: Methods to Get a Great Apartment Deal [print this page] Finding a great apartment and ultimately a great deal is not too complicated. But it does require a little bit of research and work on your end. Driving around and looking for apartments probably isn't the best method. Although you may ultimately find an apartment home that suits your needs and price, you may not have received the best apartment out there.
If your interested in finding the best apartment home here are a few techniques you can use today.
Use an Apartment Locator
When in doubt, if you can find an apartment locator, use one. And don't limit yourself to one locator. Try up to three to assist your apartment needs. If you tell them exactly what your searching for, they can email you or just update you on apartments that may fit your needs. And many locators are 100% free. So don't be afraid to test them out. Make sure you give them a price range and a list of amenities you desire. A good locator will also contact the apartment community your interested in in advance. They can do a lot of the leg work for you.
Google It
So you know the area in town your interested in? If you just know the city, that's a good start. But if you know the specific area in your new city you want to live, this will greatly narrow things down. Simply enter the city or neighborhood and the word "apartments" in Google. You will then see a list of websites dedicated to helping you find the perfect apartment. You should see several apartments and a good website will provide you with lots of photos, floor-plans, and even specials.
Compare Square Footage and Pricing
Once you have started touring, you will start to receiving pricing and square footage. Remember, if you want to see who is offering you the best deal, be sure and take the dollar amount and divide it by the square footage. Then you will see what your actually paying per square foot.
When you tour the community, use the research and try to haggle with the leasing agents. When your armed with information, it will make your job easier.
