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

How to make moving stressless for your pets

Moving is a stressful experience for everyone involved — including your pets.

Apartment Searching

How to upgrade any apartment, tips from interior designer Ashley Danielle

Do you find interior design seem overwhelming? Read expert tips from Ashley Danielle, an interior designer in NYC, on how to upgrade your space.

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5 things you didn’t know (but should) about Point Richmond

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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An inside look at Common Perry

All-inclusive rent, stunning amenity spaces, and a built-in community in beautiful Brookland, Washington D.C.

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Three ways to spend the day in Marina del Rey for any type of Angelino

Explore the great out doors, or enjoy your own slice of paradise at home.

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How to spend your first day at The Heritage by Common

Your new home is all-inclusive and only a block away from Central Park.