When should I start looking for an apartment?

*swimchic*: When should I start looking for an apartment?
Me and my boyfriend are planning on moving out of our parents house and into an apartment together. We are planning on getting an apartment at the end of April into May, we will be together for a little over a year by then, we have an idea of where and which apartments we want to look at. I’m wondering when should we start actually contacting the landlord about apartment rental and getting information.

Thanks!

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Answer by someone
No more then 4 weeks before your target move in date. You do realize you will need your parents to cosign the lease and guarantee the rent