Bill B: How hard is it to get an apartment?
Hello I’m looking in to moving to the big city of Chicago.How hard will it be for me to get an apartment? I will be new to the city so I’ll have no job.I have about 4 grand in the bank and I have good credit.I’m planning on getting a job as soon as possible but I understand it is hard to find a apartment without one.As far as a apartment goes I’m just looking for a little studio around 600 a month.It is almost overwhelming and frustrating to think about it what should I do?
Answers and Views:
Answer by Mary P
Chicago is a big city, so renting an apartment far North, and finding a job far South or West would be a mistake. Can you rent in a cheap hotel while looking for a job? In some neighborhoods $ 600 for a studio is impossible to find, and quite possible in others. I’d get the job first. If you find a job near public transportation, you might want an apartment near the el, or a bus line. You can tell potential employers that you have just moved to town, so your residence is temporary until you find a job. Give them your cell phone number as a contact phone.
I don’t know how expensive Chicago is, the closest city to me is San Francisco. It might be hard so I suggest you start looking for any apartments listed online and give them a call. Then you can have an idea of how much you’re really going to end up paying and ef it’s really possible to find a studio at that amount. I think that you can explain the situation and tell them that you will be looking for a job and make it cleat that you have saved money to pay for their rent. Hopefully you will find a job soon. I think that it would be harder to get an apartment if you look in one of those places where they run your credit, it’s easier if you’re dealing with the landlord personally and explain your situation. I wish you the best of luck.
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