Most landlords will require a credit check of all tenants. Credit issues can be cause for rejection of an application or result in the landlord asking for a higher deposit. Most apartment communities require that your gross monthly income be three times the rent. An application fee is charged the tenant when they apply to rent a unit. Application fees can vary from twenty five to forty dollars per person.
Many landlords require two years of verifiable rental history.
Deposits are due at the time of application. Some companies or landlords will take a personal check, but most require certified funds to process an application, i.e. money order or cashier's check. Some apartments may require a portion of the deposit to be non-refundable. Application fees are non-refundable. Deposits will be refunded if your application is not accepted.