Finding a new apartment can feel like a full-time job. But with the right tips and tricks up your sleeve, you can find a place you love in no time. Here on the Common blog, we feature the best new stories about apartment hunting - from dealing with brokers and sizing up new living spaces to understanding your lease, finding housemates you love, and avoiding potential apartment pitfalls. We’ll even show you what reasonably-priced real apartments look like in the country’s most exciting neighborhoods.
Of course, scouring cities for the perfect living space isn’t for everyone. If you’re tired of the search, come see what Common has to offer. We’ve already created beautiful shared homes in cities like New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Seattle.
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Two popular neighborhoods with plenty to offer new and local New Yorkers.
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This gem of a neighborhood is home to houseboats, petanque courts, under-the-radar finds, and two Common homes.
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What was once a church, a hotel, or a single family home can be transformed into shared apartments at an attainable price — without losing the building’s charm.
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Moving to Washington D.C. can present a unique challenge as you try to decipher which neighborhood is the best fit.
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Overflowing with charm, Point Richmond offers a laid-back alternative to the bustle of San Francisco with many of the same advantages.
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From the art obsessed to the aspiring chef.