how long does it take to rent an apartment?

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its my first time renting an apartment and im looking to move in mid august. i see places on craigslist that say available now  does that mean i have to move in asap and how long does the application generally take.

Judith · Answer

If you want to move into a place in mid-August you would need to be looking at apartment comlexes in order to get on a waiting list. Otherwise when someone has a vacant apartment they sure aren't going to hold it for someone until mid-August - unless you begin paying rent on it immediately. Call a few complexes and ask how long it takes to process an application.

A word of advice - most places require that your income be 3x the amount of your rent; some places are now requiring 4x.

Anonymous · Answer

You do not have to move in right away. Some places will hold it for up to 30 days with a deposit.  You have to ask each individual place if they will hold it or not. If they will or not is up to them.  The application process can take a few days to a week or longer.

shroud · Answer

depends some places like to check on you things like credit 
others as soon as you say yes fill out the paperwork and hand over the money it's your place

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