Welcome

• Introduction

  What is PolyRents and how can we help you?

• Parents

  You're going to be involved. Here's what you'll need to do.

Getting Started

• Figure Out Your Roommate Group

  Before you do anything else, you really need to figure out who you’ll be living with.

• Set Your Housing Criteria

  What kind of place do you want to live in? What are the options? If you don't know, your housing search is going to be overwhelming.

• Know The Timeline

  The search really picks up in early February. Start early so you don’t get stressed.

• Find Available Properties

  Our breakdown of where to look including: Craigslist, property management websites, and talking to upperclassmen.

• Avoid Scams & Fake Listings

  Chances are you’ll run into quite a few fake listings during your housing search. Don’t ever send money via MoneyGram or Western Union, and if the landlord can’t meet you, pass.

• Contact Landlords

  Treat your interactions with the landlords like a job interview.

Applying to Places

• Fill Out Your Application

  Get the application from the landlord, fill it out quickly (and completely) and then turn it back in ASAP.

• Attend Showings

  What are house showings?

• Ace the Showing

  How to compete & get the place.

• Submit Your Application & Wait

  It kinda sucks, but you wait. Keep applying to places.

Final Steps

• How Landlords Decide

  There's a lot of competition, so how do landlords pick?

• Why the Process Sucks

  You didn't get the place... better luck on the next one

• Signing the Lease

  You Are the Chosen One... Meet up and sign that lease!

Resources

• Property Managers and Apartment Complexes

  All the contact information you need.