What are the financial requirements to secure an apartment?
Bring sufficient traveler’s checks to cover the first month’s rent, security deposit, and possible broker’s fee. Or, have readily available funds in the same amounts in a local bank account so that you will be able to provide certified checks. Landlords do not accept personal checks or credit cards and it is not advisable to use cash when renting an apartment. Expect delays with money transfers whether you are opening a new account or transferring funds within the same domestic bank. It could take three to five business days for domestic checks to clear and seven to ten business days for international checks to clear.
