Moving to NYC after college? Here's how to find a rental apartment

… the norm Yes you read that rightthere are bidding wars for rentals   But apartment hunters will see a major upfront … a guarantor a financially stable party usually a parent who guarantees to the landlord that they will pay the rent if … for first and last months rent in addition to a security deposit  Rental application fees are also capped at $20 …

By Evelyn Battaglia |March 30, 2026 - 11:30AM
No co-signer for your rental? No problem—try these 6 guarantor workarounds

… To demonstrate that you can reliably pay your rent you will usually need to show a combination of good … credit and an annual salary of 40 to 45 times the monthly rent That hurdle can be impossible to clear given New York Citys notoriously skyhigh rents If that describes …

By Evelyn Battaglia |February 5, 2026 - 11:30AM