Apartment Searching

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.

Apartment Searching

5 Rental Trends To Expect in 2023

Trends that every renter should know.

Apartment Searching

What is coliving?

Welcome to the one-stop hub for coliving. Find everything you need to know about coliving, moving, leasing, roommates, and design right here.

Apartment Searching

How to spend your first day at Common McCormick

Easy move-ins and plenty to discover from Day 1.

Apartment Searching

10 Things You’ll Want to Know About Coliving

Coliving is the city living experience that involves your own room, a move-in-ready home, and saving time and money. Here are 5 facts you’ll want to know.

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Can you negotiate apartment rent? 5 key tactics to know

Signing a lease with a landlord provides more opportunities for negotiating rent then most tenants realize. Here’s how to get a good deal.

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3 reasons to consider Dupont Circle on your apartment hunt

And how to live there on a budget.