First Apartment Checklists

Need to keep track of all the rentals you check out?

Use our Apartment Hunting Checklist to jot down key features of each apartment you visit. Keep track of location, rent and services (parking? pet-friendly? air-conditioning? doorman? health club? laundry in building? super on premises?) on a this handy checklist.

Need help translating rental ad lingo?

Check out our Rental AdSpeak Translator

Want to set some ground rules among roommates?

Use our Roommate Agreement Check List as a guideline for a discussion about sharing rent and expenses, work schedules, interests, significant others, visitors, pets, etc.

Budgeting for Furniture

Check out our Basic Furniture Checklist to see what you'll need to furnish a one bedroom apartment at Ikea or Pottery Barn prices.

Shopping lists for all the other stuff you'll need

Our Starter Equipment Checklist has all the basics and more. If you are lucky to have relatives ready to gift you stuff to get you move out, hand them this list and you'll be set. Our Starter Pantry and Staples Checklist helps you get through your first supermarket excursion.