How to rent an apartment with not-so-great credit

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If you have bad or poor credit, i.e. a score somewhere between 300 and 579, you may have trouble renting an apartment if you live in a city where credit checks are a part of the rental process. There are a few things you can do to rent an apartment with bad credit, including paying more up front, finding a co-signer, and showing proof of stable employment that pays well. Sometimes, though, you may just have to work on improving your credit score and wait to move until you've raised it.

If you have bad or poor credit, i.e. a score somewhere between 300 and 579, you may have trouble renting an apartment if you live in a city where credit checks are a part of the rental process. There are a few things you can do to rent an apartment with bad credit, including paying more up front, finding a co-signer, and showing proof of stable employment that pays well. Sometimes, though, you may just have to work on improving your credit score and wait to move until you've raised it.

 

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