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 reasons why Common at The Reserve is Manhattan living at its best

There are so many reasons why Common at The Reserve is Manhattan living at its very best!

Apartment Searching

3 reasons to check out the Granary District on your apartment hunt

Great food, a lively cultural scene, and easy access to the best of Salt Lake City — you’ll find all that and more in The Granary District.

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5 questions to ask yourself before moving to L.A. 

Making the move to L.A? Ask yourself these questions first.

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How to find student housing in Philadelphia

How to find your apartment for the summer or a semester.

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An inside look at Common McCormick

Located in the South Loop, Common McCormick offers Chicago renters their own private corner in one of the country’s greatest cities.

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What you can rent in Mar Vista for under $2000/month

This Westside neighborhood in Los Angeles has soared in popularity over the past year.