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Hallow-Meme: 9 Reasons Young Adulthood is Spooky

October 1, 2018

If you’re of college age or older, then you already know true terror. We at College Rentals have heard your cries of horror and managed to compile a list of spookily-relatable things young adults will face this Halloween season: 1. Bills If you thought shots were scary, just wait until you get the bill.…

6 Ways to Meet People in Your College Apartment Community

September 10, 2018

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If you’ve just moved into your first college apartment, meeting your neighbors can seem somewhat daunting at first. Still, creating and maintaining good friendships will help make your college experience fun and exciting! Your apartment community provides awesome opportunities for friend-making in a way that is both natural and convenient. These communities can be…

5 Healthy Morning Habits of Successful Students

July 30, 2018

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Want to wake up in your college apartment ready to be a successful student? Of course you do – and what better time to get started! Mornings set the pace for the rest of our day, so start yours off on the right foot with these 5 healthy morning habits: 1. Getting up…

How to Nicely Tell Your Roommate They Smell

September 8, 2017

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Not everyone smells like roses and if you happen to be living with someone who doesn’t, don’t freak out. Before you jump down their throats about how badly they smell try some of these tips. There is a nice subtle way to tell your roommate they smell less than lovely. Ask them if they want…

10 Things That Change When You Go From Dorm to Apartment

August 26, 2017

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Congrats! You’re moving out of your dorm into your first apartment, this is a big deal. No, it will not be like an apartment from Friends or Gossip Girl but it’ll still be amazing. That being said there are some big changes coming your way. Welcome to the world of utility bills This may shock…

Questions to ask while touring an Apartment

August 24, 2017

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Imagine you’re on a tour in what could be your new apartment and the leasing agent turns to you and asks “Do you have any questions?”. Before shaking your head no and hoping for the best, STOP. It’s important to ask questions and make sure you understand everything about the complex you’re considering…

Spring Freedom: When You’re Stuck at Your Apartment

February 22, 2016

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There’s going to come a time when spring break doesn’t live up to your previous years’ expectations. Whether it be money, work or – more often than you’d imagine – both, there will come a time when spring break arrives and you can’t participate. Nothing will match the wind-blown, sun-drenched beach fun you may have exhausted…

Parents: Should My Student Be Paying Rent?

December 4, 2015

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When your son or daughter announces that they want to move into an apartment, one of the key issues that must be addressed is should my student be paying rent? What are the pros and cons? Increased Safety Safety is definitely one of the pros of a parents picking up the rent. If students pay the…

A Constant College Apartment Dilemma: Cleaning

November 19, 2015

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Ten Ingenious Space Saving Hacks

November 12, 2015

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You’re completely thrilled to be living off-campus at last. You and your roommates have a great off-campus apartment. The only issue is…it’s kinda small. Way small. Run into each other a lot small. But that’s ok. You like each other, and close quarters will be fun. The only real problem is how do you fit…

Getting to Know Your Apartment’s Upstairs Neighbors

October 1, 2015

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Even in the most structurally sound apartment, loud neighbors are going to be an issue at some point. You can complain to the apartment manager, go knock on their door, or use the old “broomstick to the ceiling” method. Regardless, the thought of “what are they doing up there?” will often arise. More than not,…

How to Clean Your Apartment Like a Boss

September 22, 2015

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You can put it off all you want but eventually you are going to have to clean your apartment. The longer you wait the more the mess will build up and you don’t want to be that “guy” or “girl” with the stink seeping into your neighbors place. Also, a last-minute clean before you move…