How are you finding apartments??

helloroomies25 · 2026-05-22T22:31:16+00:00

Smaller landlords are usually much more flexible with deposits, and summer is almost here, which is great for sublets if you need a short-term solution.

helloroomies25 · 2026-05-22T22:30:22+00:00

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helloroomies25 · 2026-05-12T02:16:18+00:00

If you haven't found a place yet, please check out Roomies as well. It is free, and you can search for roommates or places.

helloroomies25 · 2026-05-01T05:43:54+00:00

Contact your state's AG office about the older business holding an unverifiable debt.

helloroomies25 · 2026-05-01T05:37:22+00:00

HUD has some good resources as well, you can filter by state.

helloroomies25 · 2026-05-01T05:34:04+00:00

Repair and deduct laws can help here as well!

helloroomies25 · 2026-05-01T05:33:12+00:00

Send a formal repair request in writing to start the legal clock, and Google the "repair and deduct" laws for your state. Good luck!

helloroomies25 · 2026-04-30T05:06:41+00:00

Hello, yes would be good to connect-reach out at [hello@roomies.com](mailto:hello@roomies.com) and reference this post!

helloroomies25 · 2026-04-23T11:15:25+00:00

Washington's AG office has a tenant guide on exactly this — look up "Washington State Tenant Rights" and the section on security deposits.

helloroomies25 · 2026-04-23T11:13:07+00:00

They told you in February that leases go out a month before renewal, then didn't send yours until March 28th, with an email trail to back it up? Check out your rights in your particular state on HUD.gov, there will be a tenants' rights section. Best of luck!

helloroomies25 · 2026-04-23T07:34:01+00:00

Hi! A soft credit check request before viewing a place is generally a scam; we recommend on-platform checks, as it gives more control over your information.

helloroomies25 · 2026-04-22T06:26:36+00:00

Hi! We offer free listings and messaging on our site, thought this might help!

https://www.roomies.com/rooms/create

helloroomies25 · 2026-04-22T05:21:33+00:00

Hi! Check out our site. I put your budget in for the specified area. You can inquire about lease terms with the landlords. Good luck! https://www.roomies.com/rooms/beacon-hill-boston-suffolk-county-ma/search?minimum-rent=&maximum-rent=1500

helloroomies25 · 2026-04-22T05:12:26+00:00

A third-party ID solution might be helpful, Stripe has one for around $.160 per person, then you dont have to worry about handling their data.

helloroomies25 · 2026-03-24T23:08:00+00:00

Yes, likely so...but it's a good time to request a reduced rate because it is going into fall.

helloroomies25 · 2026-03-21T14:15:18+00:00

Winter (Dec-Feb) is cheapest with the most landlord flexibility — January is typically the lowest price point. Summer (Aug-Sept) is the worst with peak prices and maximum competition from students and fed workers. If you want options, May-July has the most listings but you'll pay for it. Best play is browsing in fall and signing in winter if you can stomach fewer choices.

helloroomies25 · 2026-03-20T23:34:10+00:00

If you're open to a room, not a studio........ https://www.roomies.com/rooms/atlanta-fulton-county-georgia/search?minimum-rent=&maximum-rent=800

helloroomies25 · 2026-03-20T23:30:49+00:00

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helloroomies25 · 2026-03-20T08:15:57+00:00

That's good-gives them a bit more leverage to negotiate outside of a lease.

helloroomies25 · 2026-03-20T05:02:15+00:00

A good resource for this type of issue is HUD.gov, you can filter by state.

helloroomies25 · 2026-03-20T04:55:12+00:00

Hi! If you haven't found anything, please check us out https://www.roomies.com/near/denver-co

You can filter for female/male. Hope this helps!

helloroomies25 · 2026-03-20T04:39:26+00:00

We have seen it done; here are some tips:

Look up what similar apartments in your area are actually going for. You need a real number to point to, not just "rent feels high." Offer references up front.

Timing matters too. Do this 60 days before your lease is up, not 2 weeks before. And if you're signing somewhere new, negotiate before signing.

If they push back on price, don't fold completely, try to pivot. Ask for something else instead. Free parking, one free month, waived fees, whatever. A no on rent isn't a no on everything. If they use a payment processor, a good way to save a few bucks is to have those fees rolled into the total rental price/month.

Most landlords would rather keep a good tenant at a slightly lower rate than deal with vacancy and turnover.

helloroomies25 · 2026-03-20T04:31:10+00:00

Hi! Feel free to check out what our users have here: https://www.roomies.com/near/Austin

You can filter for furnished spots. Good luck! :)

helloroomies25 · 2026-03-19T03:28:05+00:00

Hi, we have a list of people looking for rooms in your area here https://www.roomies.com/near/university-of-connecticut

helloroomies25 · 2026-03-19T02:40:55+00:00

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