How to Get Approved for an Apartment: 5 Things to Know

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Find apartments in your budget One of the most reliable ways to increase your chances of getting approved for an apartment is to find apartments within your budget. While many apartment buildings have credit score requirements in order for you to rent, you may have a chance of getting approved for an apartment even if you don't meet all their requirements. Use supplemental documents to get an apartment approval Some of these documents, such as a cover letter and references, aren't always required in an apartment application. What to expect after submitting your rental application Once you hit submit on your apartment application, you may wonder, how long do apartment applications take to process? Unfortunately, the answer varies quite a lot by property manager. What to do if your apartment application is denied If your apartment application is denied, you'll want to double-check your application and ask the property manager what went wrong. Some things which may result in an application denial are: Background check Credit history and/or score Employment history Income Incomplete application Incorrect information No references, or negative references The apartment does not allow pets Rental history, especially evictions or damage to property Smoking You are applying with too many tenants for one unit And, of course, your application can be denied if someone else already rented the apartment and the apartment is no longer available. What to do if your apartment application is approved Once you get an apartment approval, you can read and sign your lease.