Most rentals require a credit check... I don't know if there are specific laws pertaining to under 18 rentals.... however, an income large enough to pay the rent each month is required. This may be an issue depending on if you and your boyfriend have a full-time job....many states have laws limiting the working hours for people under 18.... You may need a ';co-signer'; to get into an apartment. A co-signer is a person like a parent with good credit that is legally required to pay the rent if you are unable to pay. Remember to get into an apartment you need first and last months rent, a damage deposit and will need to make monthly payments on utilities, food, etc. I would have a trusted adult (parent, sibling, trusted friend) over 21 help you determine if you can afford an apartment and help you find a decent place.How old do you have to be to rent a apartment?
i believe most states require you to be 18 before entering into a fully binding contract.
Renting an apartment is a contract, so you need to be old enough to sign a contract to be able to rent an apartment. That is 18 years old just about everywhere in the USA. Your options:
- Get the parents to co-sign the contract
- Find a place to rent on only an informal agreement, i.e. there is no written contract, such as renting from a friend. But this is dangerous because you lose the protection of a written contract.
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Slow down!!!!! There is no age limit. People don't want rent to young people for your info, because young people tend NOT to pay bills and destroy apartments!!!!
There is no 'age' to get an apartment, and if you're turned away because of your age.. that's against the law.. You can get an apartment if you have the ability to pay the rent. If you have to fill out a rental application, you may be denied.. not because you're too young, but because they base it on credit, and you don't have any.
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