What are the application requirements to rent an apartment?
One application, along with a copy of a driver’s license or other photo ID, must be submitted for each adult that will reside in the unit. The applications ask for information about where you have worked or gone to school for the past two years, as well as where you have lived for the last three years. We also ask for the name and phone number of your previous landlords, so we can contact them for references. We run a check for criminal background, as well as any previous evictions or lawsuits by previous landlords. Our general rule is that the total gross household income must meet or exceed three times the monthly rent. For instance, if the apartment you are interested in rents for $400.00 per month, your household income must be at least $1200.00 per month. This rule is sometimes waived for full-time students at local Universities who are receiving grants, loans, and/or parental support.
