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 ways Common helps you get more for your rent

Exclusive events, discounts on everyday essentials, an easy-to-use app — Common saves you valuable time and money with perks baked into rent.

Apartment Searching

Eastlake: a Hidden Treasure of Seattle

This gem of a neighborhood is home to houseboats, petanque courts, under-the-radar finds, and a Common home.

Apartment Searching

Moving to D.C. | The Ultimate Guide

Moving to Washington D.C.? Read on to learn everything you need to know from salary requirements to transportation and what to do for fun!

Apartment Searching

Which city should I live in?

Use this guide to find out the biggest pros and cons of each major US city, and whether or not you should move there. 

Apartment Searching

How to live on your own: A complete guide

Living on your own for the first time can be both exciting and scary. Keep reading for our guide on how to live alone.

Apartment Searching

9 Apartment Hunting Mistakes To Avoid

Apartment hunting is not simple, and plenty can go wrong. Here are some common mistakes to avoid when looking for a new abode.