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sdnylz · 08-27-2009, 05:45 PM

I'm a soon to be single girl with my furbaby and, I need an affordable apartment. I live in northen NJ and rent is so expensive!

Any ideas on how to find? I've been looking in craiglist, rent.com hotpads.

Also, some places say No pets! I can't live without my baby so any ideas on how to be a little persuasive with the landlords?

Thank you

MeganS · 08-27-2009, 05:53 PM

I suggest that you invite your pontential landlords to your current home, so they can see the condition that you've kept it in. Invite them to meet Sasha and explain that she is just a small dog (sometimes the size makes all the difference!).

Best of luck to you! Try contacting a local real-estate agency. They usually have mass-email set up so that they can send you any listings that meet your needs.

sdnylz · 08-27-2009, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MeganS

I suggest that you invite your pontential landlords to your current home, so they can see the condition that you've kept it in. Invite them to meet Sasha and explain that she is just a small dog (sometimes the size makes all the difference!).

Best of luck to you! Try contacting a local real-estate agency. They usually have mass-email set up so that they can send you any listings that meet your needs.

Excellent sugestion thank you

Patti · 08-27-2009, 06:29 PM

Great ideas Megan!! Good luck finding an apartment.

kalina82 · 08-27-2009, 06:53 PM

Good luck finding an affordable apartment in this area.... its impossible. i've searched many times and cannot find something i can afford that accepts pets.

red98vett · 08-29-2009, 05:30 AM

Hey there - not sure how much help this will be but when my husband died 2 years ago

....I was in the same dilema. I had to move from a 3 bdrm home to a 1 bedroom apt and it's been a huge adjustment...not to mention I've never lived alone before

I used an apartment locator and also, personal contacts. I went around looking during the day and evening at potential places that had what I was looking for. It HAD to be in my price range with a patio and on the ground floor and close to my work. I got lucky and found one thru a friend.

The one thing I did that was a big help was look at apartment reviews from tenants. IF you find a place you think would be a good fit - type the name and location with the word REVIEW after your search and you can read what former and current tennants say about the conditions.

Good luck.

mizzwanned · 08-29-2009, 07:40 AM

I usually just go on craigslist, they have so many listings or hire a realtor, good luck!!! There are many places that allow pets

BellaJoi · 08-29-2009, 05:27 PM

I'm not sure what area you are looking in, but I was recently looking in the Morris County area and was running into the same problem with pets. I can give you some advice that I have learned through my search. Apartmentratings.com was my best friend...it gave a good idea of what the apartment complex was like so I knew if I should even go out to see it or not.

I hired a realtor, but she wanted 2 months rent in commission and I just couldn't afford that. So I turned to Craig's List and found a lot of good apartments and town homes on it. I actually took Bella Joi with me, along with a friend as well (for safety). EVEN if the ad stated no pets. I would just carry her along and I never had anyone say, "oh you can't live here with her". I actually got lucky and many said, "You aren't really suppose to have pets but since she is so well behaved I will allow it."

Some good sites;
apartments.com
rent.com
craigslist.com
realtor.com

Good Luck!!

sdnylz · 08-30-2009, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by BellaJoi

I'm not sure what area you are looking in, but I was recently looking in the Morris County area and was running into the same problem with pets. I can give you some advice that I have learned through my search. Apartmentratings.com was my best friend...it gave a good idea of what the apartment complex was like so I knew if I should even go out to see it or not.

I hired a realtor, but she wanted 2 months rent in commission and I just couldn't afford that. So I turned to Craig's List and found a lot of good apartments and town homes on it. I actually took Bella Joi with me, along with a friend as well (for safety). EVEN if the ad stated no pets. I would just carry her along and I never had anyone say, "oh you can't live here with her". I actually got lucky and many said, "You aren't really suppose to have pets but since she is so well behaved I will allow it."

Some good sites;
apartments.com
rent.com
craigslist.com
realtor.com

Good Luck!!

Thanks for the replied. I was thinking on taking her with me. Who is going to say no to her little cute face.

08-27-2009, 05:45 PM	#1
sdnylz Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Woodland Park, NJ Posts: 251	How do I find a apartment I'm a soon to be single girl with my furbaby and, I need an affordable apartment. I live in northen NJ and rent is so expensive! Any ideas on how to find? I've been looking in craiglist, rent.com hotpads. Also, some places say No pets! I can't live without my baby so any ideas on how to be a little persuasive with the landlords? Thank you __________________ sdnylz and Sasha

08-27-2009, 05:53 PM	#2
MeganS Donating YT 7000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 12,016 Blog Entries: 1	I suggest that you invite your pontential landlords to your current home, so they can see the condition that you've kept it in. Invite them to meet Sasha and explain that she is just a small dog (sometimes the size makes all the difference!). Best of luck to you! Try contacting a local real-estate agency. They usually have mass-email set up so that they can send you any listings that meet your needs. __________________ Megan "I have my dreams, I have made plans." - The Pirate Queen All Gave Some; Some Gave All

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Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	Great ideas Megan!! Good luck finding an apartment. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

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kalina82 Phantom Queen Morrigan Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: with my yorkie baby Posts: 10,141 Blog Entries: 1	Good luck finding an affordable apartment in this area.... its impossible. i've searched many times and cannot find something i can afford that accepts pets. __________________ Kellie and Morgan

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red98vett Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Houston TX Posts: 33,590 Blog Entries: 1	Hey there - not sure how much help this will be but when my husband died 2 years ago ....I was in the same dilema. I had to move from a 3 bdrm home to a 1 bedroom apt and it's been a huge adjustment...not to mention I've never lived alone before I used an apartment locator and also, personal contacts. I went around looking during the day and evening at potential places that had what I was looking for. It HAD to be in my price range with a patio and on the ground floor and close to my work. I got lucky and found one thru a friend. The one thing I did that was a big help was look at apartment reviews from tenants. IF you find a place you think would be a good fit - type the name and location with the word REVIEW after your search and you can read what former and current tennants say about the conditions. Good luck. __________________ Villette, Chanel & Cheri www.DesignsByVillette.net Custom Address Labels and Note Cards using YOUR Photos! Just Click HERE!

08-29-2009, 07:40 AM	#7
mizzwanned Donating YT 11K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: new york Posts: 14,007 Blog Entries: 2	I usually just go on craigslist, they have so many listings or hire a realtor, good luck!!! There are many places that allow pets __________________ Primrose, Teddy..RIP, Livie..RIP, And can never forget my duo Sophie and London, Run in Peace <3

08-29-2009, 05:27 PM	#8
BellaJoi Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 12	I'm not sure what area you are looking in, but I was recently looking in the Morris County area and was running into the same problem with pets. I can give you some advice that I have learned through my search. Apartmentratings.com was my best friend...it gave a good idea of what the apartment complex was like so I knew if I should even go out to see it or not. I hired a realtor, but she wanted 2 months rent in commission and I just couldn't afford that. So I turned to Craig's List and found a lot of good apartments and town homes on it. I actually took Bella Joi with me, along with a friend as well (for safety). EVEN if the ad stated no pets. I would just carry her along and I never had anyone say, "oh you can't live here with her". I actually got lucky and many said, "You aren't really suppose to have pets but since she is so well behaved I will allow it." Some good sites; apartments.com rent.com craigslist.com realtor.com Good Luck!!