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REVIEWS AND ADVICE
FROM CURRENT STUDENTS
MINNESOTA LAW
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
Minnesota Law students up appointments for the apartments you like most.
6 Cedar-Riverside
7 University Grove
8 Downtown
ABOUT THE DATA IN THIS GUIDE
9 Powderhorn All of the data in this guide are based on feedback from real
renters in Minneapolis. We asked students to rate their
apartments on a scale of 1-10 across six categories:
10 DATA TABLE
Compiled from Minnesota Law student
reviews
12 APARTMENT RATINGS
Top apartments, based on the feedback
of Minnesota Law students
Overall Value Management
12 Most Popular
13 Highest Rated
14 Best for Families
15 Best for Amenities
16 Best for Value
Amenities Location Safety
18 LANDLORDS
Ratings for landlords and management Based on their feedback, we compiled a list of the best apartment
companies buildings for Minnesota Law 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 Minnesota Law students Who Minnesota Law students
live live with
35% Cedar-Riverside
35% Alone
25% University Grove
35% Spouse/partner
20% Downtown
30% Roommate
15% Powderhorn
(excluding spouse/
5% Other (
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NEIGHBORHOODS EXPLAINED
An overview of the most popular neighborhoods for Minnesota Law students
1 Cedar-Riverside 2 University Grove Other Neighborhoods
35% of Minnesota Law students 25% of Minnesota Law Students less than 5% each
Cedar-Riverside is next to downtown and Within the neighborhood of Falcon
right across the river from campus. This Heights is University Grove. This part of 5 St. Anthony Park
makes it an ideal location since your the neighborhood is heavily tied with the
commute to class/popular nightlife University of Minnesota.The
options will be a breeze. Most renters neighborhood even has its own 6 Longfellow
say having a car here is not necessary downtown section where a grocery store,
since the light rail is extremely library, wine stores, and cafes are all
accessible. available. 7 Falcon Heights
3 Downtown 4 Powderhorn 8 Prospect Park
20% of Minnesota Law Students 15% of Minnesota Law Students
9 Como Park
The Downtown neighborhood of Powederhorn is a longer commute than
Minneapolis transitioned into the other popular neighborhoods for
commercial center of the city. Apartment students, but the reason most students
buildings, skyscrapers, and office choose this neighborhood is because of
buildings now dominate Downtown. It the cheap rent. If you have a car, this
has great eateries scattered all could be a great option.
throughout town.
5
Cedar-Riverside
Popular Neighborhood in a Great Location
ABOUT CEDAR-RIVERSIDE
Cedar-Riverside is next to downtown and right
across the river from campus. This makes it an
ideal location since your commute to class/
popular nightlife options will be a breeze. Most
renters say having a car here is not necessary
since the light rail is extremely accessible.
Across from Campus
Next to Downtown Lively
Young Ideal location
MEDIAN RENTS IN CEDAR-RIVERSIDE
$1,200 $1,400 $1,630
Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom
WHAT RESIDENTS THINK ABOUT CEDAR-RIVERSIDE
Review by Minnesota Law Student SEVEN CORNERS Review by Minnesota Law Student 7WEST
If you want to be close to the law school it's the most Cedar-Riverside is an amazing neighborhood. 7West is
ideal. Several bars and restaurants, as well as some kind of right on the edge of it, but I've enjoyed living
theaters. Some parks and very close to the river, with a here. There are a lot of Somalis and Ethiopians living in
nice park. Otherwise, not a ton going on but overall nice. the neighborhood so there are a few great restaurants
that serve food from those places as well as a great
Chinese bakery. The bar scene is more laid back and
chill. So nice places to grab a few drinks with friends but
not so much for going dancing.
6
University Grove
University of Minnesota's Small Town
ABOUT UNIVERSITY GROVE
There have been 103 houses built for
professors and administrators that work at the
university. Socializing at restaurants and bars
is a popular activity to do in University Grove.
University Grove is a popular spot to live with
plenty of activities to enjoy in the area perfect
for anyone involved with the University of
Minnesota.
Bars and Restaurants Students
University Accesible
MEDIAN RENTS IN UNIVERSITY GROVE
$1,000 $1,300 $1,900
Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom
WHAT RESIDENTS THINK ABOUT UNIVERSITY GROVE
Review by Minnesota Law Student GREEN ON 4TH Review by Minnesota Law Student SEVEN CORNERS
Down the street from TCF stadium so neighborhood is There are some good bars, restaurants, and a coffee
somewhat college-y, but this building is more graduate shop nearby. Also close to light rail and a bus. Right next
students/families/older residents. Across the street to West Bank of the U. But there's no grocery or
from metro and a grocery store. Generally very safe and pharmacy or convenience store nearby, and it's a very
quiet. Not a lot going on around here since Surly closed student-heavy area.
but can take the metro to fun areas.
7
Downtown
Humble Beginnings to the City’s Heart
ABOUT DOWNTOWN
Downtown is the place to live for anyone who
wants to experience all that Minneapolis has to
offer. It had humble beginnings when it was
established in 1856, made up of sawmills and
flour mills. Eventually, the Downtown
neighborhood of Minneapolis transitioned into
the commercial center of the city which is now
home to apartment buildings, skyscrapers, and
office buildings.
Heart of the city Skyscrapers
Theater Bars & Restaurants
MEDIAN RENTS IN DOWNTOWN
$1,500 $1,800 $2,200
Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom
WHAT RESIDENTS THINK ABOUT DOWNTOWN
Review by Minnesota Law Student GREEN ROCK Review by Minnesota Law Student GARFIELD TERR.
I really enjoy my neighborhood as it is near Gold Medal I love the neighborhood this apartment is in. It is fairly
park, the Guthrie, trails, and Trader Joes. There aren't diverse in age and background and very walkable. While
many young people living in the neighborhood as it there are some crime concerns in the area, it is generally
tends to be more expensive. However, a new apartment very safe and I have never felt unsafe walking home
complex was just built across the street from my place alone at night as long as I am cognizant of my
that has quite a few young people moving in. Not many surroundings. There is a relatively high turnover of
restaurants around here, but there are some great coffee apartments in the area so there are always options to
shops. rent.
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Powderhorn
Affordable Neighborhood South of Downtown
ABOUT POWDERHORN
Powderhorn is a large neighborhood that is
more residential when compared to living
Downtown. Even though it's not as centrally
located, it still has its own unique set of
restaurants, bars, and coffee shops. All in all,
it's affordable area that will be a longer
commute to class.
Relaxing neighborhood Affordable
Easy commute Fun place to live
MEDIAN RENTS IN POWDERHORN
$850 $1,000 $1,300
Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom
WHAT RESIDENTS THINK ABOUT POWDERHORN
Review by Grad Student THE WHIT Review by Grad Student FAIR OAKS
Safe, close to Uptown and Downtown, right next to Eat Nice mix of unique restaurants, bars and coffee shops.
Street, short walk from parks There's usually things to do in the neighborhood, but
when there isn't, it's really east to go Downtown.
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APARTMENT KEY
Excellent for a category
RATINGS
•••• $$$$ $1710+ per renter
••• Great $$$ $1350- $1709
•• Average $$ $1050- $1349
• Below average $ < $1050
* Prices subject to change and may
vary significantly by room type
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2600 University Ave SE Apt 9.0 $$ •••• ••• ••• ••• •••
7West Apt 8.5 $$$ ••• ••• •• ••• ••••
Abbott Apartments Apt 9.4 $ •••• ••• ••• •••• ••••
Bierman Place Apartments Apt 6.0 $ ••• •• •••• •• ••
C&E Lofts Apt 8.3 $$ •• •• ••• •• ••••
Cedars 94 Apt 7.0 $$ • • •• • ••••
Central Park West Apt 7.0 $$$$ ••• ••• • •• ••••
Como Park Apartments Apt 9.0 $ ••• • ••• •• ••
Como Student Community Cooperative Apt 9.4 $ •••• •••• •••• •••• ••
Dock Street Flats Apt 7.0 $$$$ • ••• •• •••• ••
East End Apartment Apt 8.0 $$$$ • ••• • • ••
Edition Residence Apt 9.8 $$$$ •••• •••• •••• •••• ••••
Elan Uptown Apt 9.0 $$$ ••• ••• •• •• ••••
Elmwood Properties Apt 9.3 $$ •••• ••• •••• •••• ••••
Fair Oaks Apartment Homes Apt 9.5 $ •••• •• •••• •••• •••
Five15 on the Park Apt 7.8 $$ •• •• •••• •• ••
FloCo Fusion Apt 7.0 $ •••• ••• • •••• •••
Garfield Terrace Apt 8.0 $$ • • •• • •••
Green Rock Apartments Apt 9.0 $$$ •••• •••• ••• •• ••••
Green on 4th Apt 8.5 $$$$ ••• ••• ••• ••• •••
HERE Minneapolis Apt 8.5 $$$$ •••• ••• •• •••• ••••
HQ Apartments Apt 9.3 $$$$ •••• •••• •••• •••• ••
Harriet Hills Condo 6.0 $ ••• • •••• •• ••
Highland Ridge Apartments Apt 9.7 $$ •••• •••• •••• •••• ••••
Hub Minneapolis Apt 9.2 $$ •• •••• ••• •••• ••••
Ironclad Residential Apt 8.8 $$$ • •••• • •••• ••••
Junction Flats Apt 8.0 $$$ ••• • •• • ••
Lauderdale Hollows Apt 7.0 $ •• • •• • ••
*** Some buildings with fewer than 3 reviews are included above because of high ratings but do not appear in the top 10 lists.
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Loring Park Apt 6.0 $$ •• • •••• ••• ••
Lorraine Court Apt 9.0 $ ••• • ••• ••• •••
Luna Apt 8.0 $$$ ••• •• •• • •••
Nordhaus Apt 9.2 $$$$ ••• •••• ••• •••• ••
OX-OP Apt 7.5 $$$ •• •••• •• ••• •••
Ridgewood Arches Apt 9.0 $ •••• •••• ••• ••• •••
Rosedale Estates Apt 6.0 $ • •• •• ••• ••
Seven Corners Apt 7.8 $ •• •• •••• •• ••
Skyscape Condominiums Apt 8.2 $$$$ ••• ••• •• •• ••••
Somerset Oaks Apartments and Townhomes Apt 9.0 $$ ••• ••• ••• ••• ••
Soo Line Building City Apartments Apt 7.8 $$$$ •• ••• ••• ••• •••
St. Anthony Village Apt 8.5 $ ••• •• •••• •• •••
Stadium Village Flats Apt 8.0 $$ • •••• ••• ••• ••
Sydney Hall Apt 6.8 $$ • ••• •• • ••
The Arrow Apartments Apt 7.5 $$ ••• •• •• ••• ••
The Flats at Cedar Grove Apt 8.0 $$ •• •• •• • ••
The Link Apt 8.8 $$$ ••• •••• ••• ••• ••••
The Lyric at Carleton Place Apt 8.5 $$$ •••• ••• •••• •• •••
The Station on Washington Apt 8.0 $$$ •• •• •• •• ••
The Venue at Dinkytown Apt 7.0 $ •• •• •• •• ••
The Whit Apt 8.0 $$$ •• •••• • •••• ••••
University Village Apartments Apt 8.0 $ •• •••• ••• •• ••
University Court llc Apt 7.0 $$ •• •• •••• •• ••
Vue Apt 9.5 $$ •••• •••• •• •• ••••
ABOUT OUR CATEGORIES Living Situation Ratings
Property Type Families How students with partners and/or children rated the building.
Pet Owners How students with pets rated the building.
Apartment (Apt) Properties with one building manager. Often have
consistent pricing/features.
Building Quality Ratings
Condo Properties with multiple owners. Lease terms and
features can vary significantly by unit. Management Maintenance and service quality.
Amenities In-room and building features beyond the basics.
Key Building Factor Ratings Value Building quality given cost of rent.
Overall Rating Overall feedback on building quality. Social Building community and social scene.
Popularity Estimated # of students in the building. Safety Building neighborhood safety.
11MOST 1 st
7WEST
Cedar-Riverside
$$$ 25+
PEOPLE
POPULAR
Buildings with the most Minnesota Law students
READ MORE REVIEWS AT VERYAPT.COM
Review by Minnesota Law Student
“I absolutely love the apartment complex. The management is
What students typically look for: amazing and always willing to help/work with residents. It made
me feel at home immediately.”
Excellent location
2 nd
Reasonably-priced SEVEN CORNERS $ 20+
apartments Cedar-Riverside, 1400 S 2nd St
PEOPLE
Solid amenities
Review by Minnesota Law Student
“Seven Corners is a great place to live your first year. It is right
next to the Law School. It is more affordable than other
neighboring places. Most utilities are included, and there are
some amenities as well. I would say it is a pretty secure building.
Management is generally very helpful and friendly but can be
disorganized.”
3 rd
THE LINK $$$ 15+
PEOPLE
Prospect Park
Studio 1 BR 2 BR 3 BR
$1,325 $1,400 $1,600 $2,100
TOP 5
1st 7WEST 25+ PEOPLE Review by Minnesota Law Student
“The Link is a good spot for law students. It is conveniently
located on the greenline stop (like literally on the stop), and has
2nd SEVEN CORNERS 20+ PEOPLE a grocery store directly connected to the building (you can
access it through the Link's own garage without going outside.)
The amenities are nice as well: really nice gym, spacious rooms,
rooftop patio."
3rd THE LINK 15+ PEOPLE
4th OX-OP 10+ PEOPLE
4th FIVE15 ON THE PARK 10+ PEOPLE
12HIGHEST 1 st
EDITION RESIDENCE
Elliot Park
$$$$ 9.8
OVERALL
RATED
RATING
Buildings with the best overall ratings
READ MORE REVIEWS AT VERYAPT.COM
Review by Minnesota Law Student
What the highest-rated properties typically offer: “Great apartment. Very prompt in everything. Toured the winter
before I started law school and chose my unit in April... moved in
in July”
High-end amenities
2 nd
Close proximity to work/ HIGHLAND RIDGE APARTMENTS 9.7
school Highland
$$ OVERALL
RATING
Nearby stores/grocery
Excellent management
Review by Minnesota Law Student
The building is clean and makes you feel good just to walk into,
McDonald's and Caribou are only a block away, Aldi's is only a
5-10 minute walk, and it's right off of the main bus line, which is
extremely convenient. It's about a 10 minute drive to the airport
and a 15 minute drive to Mall of America. It does take about 30
minutes to drive to the U of M, but it's worth it."
3 rd
VUE $$ 9.5
OVERALL
Central, 415 Oak Grove St RATING
Studio 1 BR 2 BR 3 BR
$1,525 $1,600 $1,800 $2,300
TOP 5
1st EDITION RESIDENCE 9.8 OVERALL
RATING Review by Minnesota Law Student
" A great place to live! Very clean and friendly staff, I like it a lot."
HIGHLAND RIDGE
2nd
APARTMENTS 9.7 OVERALL
RATING
3rd VUE 9.5 OVERALL
RATING
4th ABBOTT APARTMENTS 9.4 OVERALL
RATING
5th HQ APARTMENTS 9.3 OVERALL
RATING
13BEST FOR 1 st
NORDHAUS
Northeast, 315 1st Ave NE
$$$$ 10.0
AMENITY
AMENITIES
RATING
Highest-rated properties for amenities
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Review by Minnesota Law Student
What top amenity properties typically offer: “Overall Nordhaus is very nice. It has nice amenities, is quite
new, and is fairly high quality. Staff has been easy to work with
and friendly. The neighborhood is booming, which is both good
and bad. Lots of new apartment buildings are popping up nearby,
so there are plenty of restaurants in the vicinity. However,
Great common spaces parking will become a growing challenge if you're not willing to
pay for high rates within an apartment complex.”
Convenient location
Excellent management
2 nd
Newer construction RIDGEWOOD ARCHES $$ 9.8
AMENITY
Central, 229 Ridgewood Ave RATING
Review by Minnesota Law Student
“No dogs allowed, which is my only complaint. Management is
nice and responds quickly. It's a nice neighborhood around the
loring Park area. Also there's a pool.”
3 rd
HQ APARTMENTS $$$$ 9.6
Studio 1 BR 2 BR 3 BR Central
AMENITY
RATING
$1,725 $1,800 $2,000 $2,500
TOP 5
1st NORDHAUS 10.0 AMENITY
RATING
Review by Minnesota Law Student
“Love my experience with the building. the building is brand new
2nd RIDGEWOOD ARCHES 9.8 AMENITY
RATING
and only a 5 minutes walk from the train as well as one stop
away from the law school. Breakfast every Wednesday plus tons
of building activities. Additionally there is a library space, a top
floor common area and pool all which come in handy for
3rd HQ APARTMENTS 9.6 AMENITY
RATING studying or relaxing without having to leave the area. My rent
includes my two cats."
4th THE WHIT 9.2 AMENITY
RATING
IRONCLAD
5th
RESIDENTIAL 8.9 AMENITY
RATING
14BEST FOR 1 st
UNIVERSITY COURT LLC
Marcy-Holmes, 729 8th Ave SE
$$ 10.0
VALUE
VALUE
RATING
Highest-rated properties for value
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Review by Minnesota Law Student
What top value properties typically offer: “Great place for the low cost.”
2 nd
Great price-to-space trade BIERMAN PLACE APARTMENTS 9.6
off Marcy-Holmes, 1401 6th St SE
$ VALUE
RATING
Good location
Solid amenities and basic
features
Review by Minnesota Law Student
“decent place for good price. If you are looking for a cheap place
this is for you. You get for what you pay for, and a little extra. I
have enjoyed my time here.”
3 rd
LORING PARK $$ 9.4
VALUE
Loring Park RATING
Studio 1 BR 2 BR 3 BR
$925 $1,000 $1,200 $1,700
TOP 5 Review by Minnesota Law Student
“The apartment is right on Loring Park, putting you in easy
proximity to lots of activities, great bike facilities, and major bus
routes. Parking in the neighborhood is a nightmare, so pay extra
for designated parking. But for two bedrooms at this price in the
1st UNIVERSITY COURT LLC10.0 VALUE
RATING neighborhood, I'd do it again.”
BIERMAN PLACE
2nd
APARTMENTS 9.6 VALUE
RATING
3rd LORING PARK 9.4 VALUE
RATING
FAIR OAKS
4th
APARTMENT HOMES 9.0 VALUE
RATING
5th HARRIET HILLS 8.9 VALUE
RATING
15BEST FOR 1 st
ELAN UPTOWN
Calhoun Isles, 2837 Emerson Ave S
$$$
FAMILIES
Highest-rated properties for families
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Review by Minnesota Law Student
What the best properties for families typically offer: “Excellent - super good choice for out-of-state because it's a
really nice complex. Awesome package locker, nice parking,
everything is great but location to school - being near the
Uptown Transit Station matters.”
Safe and secure properties
Outdoor areas 2 nd
THE LYRIC AT CARLETON PLACE $$$
Responsive to Saint Anthony Park, 765 N Hampden Ave
maintenance requests
Quiet buildings
Review by Minnesota Law Student
“This apartment is great quality for how much we pay for it. It is
super pet friendly, we have two cats and a dog and a lot of other
people here have pets as well. Management is always really
quick to respond and super nice.”
3 rd
THE WHIT $$$
Powderhorn, 2201 Blaisdell Ave
Studio 1 BR 2 BR 3 BR
$1,325 $1,400 $1,600 $2,100
TOP 5
Review by Minnesota Law Student
1st ELAN UPTOWN "It is an incredibly nice building and I love living in it, but again, it
is just too expensive for a law student like me. I found the
apartment on Craigslist. I saw the ad in May, viewed it while still
2nd THE LYRIC AT CARLETON PLACE in Minneapolis, and decided to sublet it a few weeks later after I
moved for my summer job. I found it difficult to find a fall-only
sublet that ran from August/September through December.
Most only ran until October or November. I am doing a remote
3rd THE WHIT field placement next semester and I didn't want to deal with the
headache of moving right before finals, so I needed a sublet
through December. On that note, there are several apartments
(like The Whit) that also do short term leases."
4th LUNA
5th CENTRAL PARK WEST
16Townhomes
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 Minnesota Law 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+ Bigos Management If this is your first time renting, here is a heads
up on what the process is like:
Application process
You will be asked to fill out an application for an
B+ CAPREIT
apartment. Likely this will include an application fee
($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,
etc., often landlords will accept your visa documents
A- Greystar and acceptance letter. Landlords will use your
information to approve you based only on your credit
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.
A- Stonebridge After you're approved
A landlord will often ask for a security deposit and
prepaid rent. A landlord typically charges up to two
months' rent as a security deposit and will ask for up
A+
to two months in prepaid rent. Anything beyond this
Stuart Co is more than normal. At the end of your lease and
after you give proper notification that you are
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
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full if there are claimed damages to the property or
Thies & Talle other charges outstanding.
What to look out for
Check for additional charges or obligations that could
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cost you more than the listed price of a property. This
Weidner Apartment Homes could include move-in/move-out fees, renters
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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