For Renters, January Is The Best Time To Move

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For Renters, January Is The Best Time To Move Moving day for a familygetty Moving day for a family January is the time for New Years' Resolutions and new beginnings, but few of us think of it as prime moving time. He's even willing to share some insider information: January and February are the best times to move. "In my experience, people tend to grimace when you suggest they move in January," says Bordo, Dwellsy's CEO and cofounder. Since winter is one of the least popular times to move, rent usually hits its lowest price this time of year, before rising to its peak during later summer and early fall. Let's say you can't pass up those fantastic rent savings and move into a new apartment this January. Movers are normally less expensive and less busy during the winter, so you're more likely to find an affordable moving service that's available on your schedule, not theirs. Just like movers, landlords tend to be less busy during the winter.