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Applying for
a Rental

Apply online in minutes. Know exactly what documents you need, authorize screening, and track your application status in real time.

What You'll Need

Have these ready before you start your application.

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Documents & Information

  • Government-issued ID — Driver's license, passport, or state ID.
  • Proof of income — Recent pay stubs (2–3 months), tax returns, or employment letter.
  • Employment details — Employer name, position, start date, and contact info.
  • Rental history — Previous addresses, landlord names, and contact information.
  • References — Personal or professional references with phone/email.
  • SSN for screening — Required for the background and credit check authorization.

Submit Your Application

A guided process from start to finish.

1

Click "Apply Now"

From the property listing page, click "Apply Now". Create a free account if you don't have one, or log in.

2

Personal Information

Enter your name, date of birth, SSN, phone, and email. Upload your government ID.

3

Employment & Income

Enter your employer, position, monthly income, and employment length. Upload pay stubs or proof of income.

4

Rental History

Add your previous addresses, landlord names, and reason for leaving. Include 2–3 years of history if available.

5

Authorize Screening

Review and consent to a background check, credit check, and eviction search via TransUnion. This is required by most property managers.

6

Pay Application Fee & Submit

If the PM charges a fee, pay securely via card. Review your application, then click "Submit Application".

Track Your Application

Follow your application through every stage.

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My Applications
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Riverside Apartments — Unit 5A
$1,400/mo · 2 bed / 1 bath · Applied Feb 10
Submitted ✓
Reviewed ✓
Screening ✓
Approved! 🎉
✓ Congratulations! You've been approved.
Your property manager will send you a lease to sign. Check your email and your Documents tab.
View Lease →
Application Tracker — 4-stage progress with approval notification and lease link

Applying for a Rental: Common Questions

About the rental application process.

Most landlords review an application within 24 to 72 hours of every applicant submitting. The screening report itself comes back quickly — the usual delay is waiting on a co-applicant or a missing pay stub. You can check which stage you are at from your applicant dashboard at any time.

The $15 application fee pays for the screening report, which is pulled the moment you submit. Because that cost is already spent, the fee is not refundable once processing starts. Applying to several properties means a separate fee for each one.

Yes. Landlords weigh income, employment and credit alongside rental history. If you have never rented in your own name, offer recent pay stubs, an employment letter, a co-signer, or a larger deposit. Our guide on how to build verifiable rental history shows what else counts as proof.

The application itself takes about 10–15 minutes. Screening results typically come back within minutes to 24 hours. The PM's decision timeline varies.
Application fees are generally non-refundable as they cover screening costs. Check the listing details for the specific PM's policy.
Yes. You can submit applications to multiple properties simultaneously. Track all of them from your Applications dashboard.
You'll receive an adverse action notice explaining the reason. You have the right to request a copy of the screening report and dispute any inaccuracies.

Apply for Your Next Home

Online applications, instant screening, and real-time status tracking — all free.

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