Do you have a process for finding a new apartment? Without one, you could wind up with a lease that puts a strain on your personal finances. We’ll walk you through some steps that’ll take the stress out and get you feeling confident in your final decision.

Your Mission1. Figure out how much apartment you can afford: divide annual salary by 40 and make sure your needs are still under 50% 2. Get a feel for the potential neighborhoods to which you could move 3. Be prepared and do the prep work ahead of time so you can enjoy the apartment hunting process

Resources* First Time Apartment Renter's Guide * The best apartment rental sites and apps * Rent Calculator * Rental Scams: How to Spot Them