Solo Renting: Your Guide to Living Alone

For many, living alone is a coveted luxury. You can keep your space as tidy or as messy as you want, and you’ll never question who’s dishes are taking up space in the sink. Whether you’re moving into your first apartment or moving out of a shared living space with roommates, here’s our guide to solo renting. Explore the topics below to prepare yourself for your very own living space.

• Preparing for living alone
• Setting up your space
• Finances

Preparing for living alone

How to Decide If You Should Live Alone or Live with Roommates

How Much Square Footage Do I Need?

How to Downsize to a Smaller Apartment

Are Furnished Apartments Worth It? The Pros and Cons

Breaking Down Which Amenities are Necessary when Renting

Step-by-Step Guide to Changing Your Address When You Move

The Top Must-Have Phone Apps For Renters

Setting up your space

How to Make the Most of Your Apartment Space

How to Cheaply Furnish an Apartment

How to Decorate Walls Without Paint

How to Mount a TV in an Apartment

Apartment Cleaning Tips For Your Kitchen and Laundry Room Appliances

6 Tips to Keep You Safe in Your Apartment

Finances

Apartment Fees and Costs to Prepare for When Renting

Cosigner vs. Guarantor: What’s the Difference?