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What Is Renters Insurance?

Tenants can buy renters insurance to protect their belongings from damage or theft and pro...

By Karen Axelton

Aug 23, 2024

How Much Does Renters Insurance Cost?

Renters insurance is generally affordable. The amount of coverage you need, your credit sc...

By Jennifer Brozic

Aug 9, 2024

How Much Renters Insurance Do I Need?

Check out these guidelines to decide what policy limits you need based on the value of you...

By Jennifer Brozic

Aug 9, 2024

Does Renters Insurance Cover Theft?

A renters insurance policy protects you against theft in your home, your car and even when...

By Kim Porter

Jul 30, 2024

How to Avoid Rental Scams

Renters lose millions of dollars a year to scammers, so it's critical to do your research ...

By John Egan

Jul 16, 2024

Is Renters Insurance Required?

While renters insurance isn't legally required, some landlords require it since it offers ...

By Emily Starbuck Gerson

Jun 25, 2024

What Does Renters Insurance Cover?

Renters insurance typically covers your personal belongings, helps pay the cost of living ...

By Karen Axelton

Jun 18, 2024

5 Benefits of Renters Insurance

Renters insurance can protect your financial health if the unexpected happens. You can tai...

By Marianne Hayes

Jun 12, 2024

What to Do if You Can’t Afford to Pay Rent

The prospect of not being able to pay your rent can be scary. These six steps can help you...

By Jennifer Brozic

Feb 26, 2024

Does Renters Insurance Cover Pet Damage?

Renters insurance does cover injury or property damage your pet causes to another person. ...

By Tim Maxwell

Jan 30, 2024

When Is the Best Time to Rent an Apartment?

The best time to rent an apartment is during the holiday months, specifically November and...

By Tim Maxwell

Dec 15, 2023

What Is Experian RentBureau?

Experian RentBureau collects rental payment information and creates reports based on this ...

By Emily Cahill

Jun 16, 2023

How to Negotiate Your Rent

Negotiating your rent with a private landlord or property management company may be possib...

By Sarah Archambault

Jun 15, 2023

Can Late Rent Payments Hurt My Credit Score?

Not paying rent could potentially hurt your credit score. Here’s what you need to know abo...

By Ben Luthi

May 6, 2023

Is It Better to Rent a House or an Apartment?

When deciding whether to rent a house or an apartment, consider your budget, how much spac...

By Karen Axelton

Jan 27, 2023

Should You Sign a Short-Term Apartment Lease?

A short-term apartment lease may be a good idea if you expect to move soon, are in between...

By Karen Axelton

Jan 26, 2023

What Is a Rental Resume?

While rental resumes aren't required, they can help your application stand out with potent...

By Louis DeNicola

Dec 22, 2022

How to Choose a Rent Reporting Service

If you're looking for a way to report your rent payments and improve your credit score, th...

By Emily Cahill

Oct 29, 2022

How to Handle the Cost of Rental Application Fees

Rental application fees add up quickly if you apply for more than one apartment. Find out ...

By Karen Axelton

Oct 27, 2022

How to Pay Your Rent Online

Paying rent online is a convenient alternative to paper checks. You can also prevent late ...

By Marianne Hayes

Oct 19, 2022

Who Rents and Who Owns in the U.S.?

Should you rent or buy a home? Buying a home comes with many financial benefits, but renti...

By Tim Maxwell

Oct 12, 2022

How to Win a Rental Bidding War

Making a good impression and having a compelling persona and financial profile are keys to...

By Louis DeNicola

Oct 8, 2022

What to Do if Your Landlord Decides to Sell Your Home

It's legal for landlords to sell rental properties, but that doesn't mean you'll be out on...

By Marianne Hayes

Sep 27, 2022

4 Financial Steps to Take When Your Roommate Moves Out

When your roommate moves out, you may have legal options or obligations, especially if the...

By Hillary Back

Sep 22, 2022

What Is a Rental Agreement?

A rental agreement is a short-term legal document between a landlord and a tenant. It may ...

By Kathryn Pomroy

Sep 10, 2022

Now You Can Add Rent to Experian Boost

Wondering if you can get credit for paying your rent? When you sign up for Experian Boost ...

By Emily Cahill

Sep 6, 2022

How to Get College Renters Insurance

If you are a college student looking to buy renters insurance, you can do so by following ...

By Emily Cahill

Sep 4, 2022

Financial To-Do List for Renting an Apartment

Renting an apartment is a big financial commitment. This checklist can help get your finan...

By Marianne Hayes

Aug 21, 2022

Should I Use a Guarantor or Cosigner on a Rental Agreement?

Both a cosigner and guarantor can help you qualify for an apartment if you can't on your o...

By Kathryn Pomroy

Aug 6, 2022

Do College Students Need Renters Insurance?

If you're heading off to college and wondering if you need renters insurance to protect yo...

By Emily Cahill

Aug 3, 2022

7 Tips for Renting an Apartment With No Credit

Trying to rent an apartment with no credit history? Try these seven steps to improve your ...

By Emily Cahill

Jul 29, 2022

How to Split Rent With Your Partner

Moving in together means making important financial decisions. Here's how to determine the...

By Emily Starbuck Gerson

Jul 22, 2022

9 Rental Scam Red Flags

When you're hunting for a place to rent, watch out for rental scam red flags like demands ...

By John Egan

Jul 17, 2022

12 Smart Steps to Take Before Renting Your First Apartment

Your first rental experience doesn't have to be scary. These 12 tips can help you get apar...

By Hillary Back

Jul 12, 2022

Can You Use a Cosigner to Get an Apartment?

You may decide to use a cosigner when renting an apartment if you have a short credit hist...

By Kathryn Pomroy

Jun 25, 2022

What to Do If Your Rent Increases

When your landlord increases your rent, you can negotiate for a smaller hike or other bene...

By Brianna McGurran

Apr 29, 2022

What to Do With Renters Insurance When You Move

Instead of canceling renters insurance, you may be able to transfer it to your new place. ...

By Taylor Medine

Mar 20, 2022

10 Ways to Reduce the Cost of Your Renters Insurance

Renters insurance can save you a bundle if something bad happens—but you can save on the p...

By Emily Cahill

Jan 19, 2022

Will Cosigning for an Apartment Help or Hurt My Credit?

Should you cosign for an apartment? It could help your credit, hurt your credit or have no...

By Evelyn Waugh

Nov 17, 2021

Can My Credit Score Affect Renting?

Your credit score can affect your ability to rent, but it might not carry as much weight a...

By John Egan

Sep 9, 2021

How to Fight an Eviction

The Supreme Court has ended the CDC's eviction moratorium. Here's what to do if you're fac...

By Karen Axelton

Sep 9, 2021

What Is a Guarantor for an Apartment and Do I Need One?

A guarantor can help you get approved for an apartment. Learn about the role of a guaranto...

By Allison Martin

Aug 19, 2021

How to Find Affordable Rentals for Low Income Renters

Finding affordable housing on a low income is possible—as long as you know your options. L...

By Mel Jones

May 15, 2021

How to Get Approved for an Apartment

Getting approved for an apartment means demonstrating you're a reliable tenant who will ma...

By Marianne Hayes

May 1, 2021

What Do Landlords Look For in a Tenant?

Landlords look for tenants with good credit, positive rental histories, adequate income an...

By Gayle Sato

Apr 29, 2021

What Credit Score Do You Need to Rent an Apartment?

There's no universal minimum credit score to rent an apartment and requirements vary by un...

By Gayle Sato

Apr 21, 2021

Do You Need a Credit Score to Rent a House or Apartment?

Do you need good credit to rent a house or apartment? It's not always essential, but a goo...

By Karen Axelton

Mar 25, 2021

How Does an Eviction Affect Your Credit?

Evictions don't appear on your credit report. They can, however, appear on tenant screenin...

By Jennifer White

Jul 25, 2020

Should I Check My Credit Before Renting an Apartment?

Landlords may review your credit report before approving your application for a lease. Her...

By Ben Luthi

Mar 22, 2020

Impact of Paying Off Mortgage and Renting on Credit Scores

Dear Experian, We purchased a house four years ago and sold it recently for more than we m...

By Experian Team

Aug 30, 2018

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Rentals

What Is Renters Insurance?

How Much Does Renters Insurance Cost?

How Much Renters Insurance Do I Need?

Does Renters Insurance Cover Theft?

How to Avoid Rental Scams

Is Renters Insurance Required?

What Does Renters Insurance Cover?

5 Benefits of Renters Insurance

What to Do if You Can’t Afford to Pay Rent

Does Renters Insurance Cover Pet Damage?

When Is the Best Time to Rent an Apartment?

What Is Experian RentBureau?

How to Negotiate Your Rent

Can Late Rent Payments Hurt My Credit Score?

Is It Better to Rent a House or an Apartment?

Should You Sign a Short-Term Apartment Lease?

What Is a Rental Resume?

How to Choose a Rent Reporting Service

How to Handle the Cost of Rental Application Fees

How to Pay Your Rent Online

Who Rents and Who Owns in the U.S.?

How to Win a Rental Bidding War

What to Do if Your Landlord Decides to Sell Your Home

4 Financial Steps to Take When Your Roommate Moves Out

What Is a Rental Agreement?

Now You Can Add Rent to Experian Boost

How to Get College Renters Insurance

Financial To-Do List for Renting an Apartment

Should I Use a Guarantor or Cosigner on a Rental Agreement?

Do College Students Need Renters Insurance?

7 Tips for Renting an Apartment With No Credit

How to Split Rent With Your Partner

9 Rental Scam Red Flags

12 Smart Steps to Take Before Renting Your First Apartment

Can You Use a Cosigner to Get an Apartment?

What to Do If Your Rent Increases

What to Do With Renters Insurance When You Move

10 Ways to Reduce the Cost of Your Renters Insurance

Will Cosigning for an Apartment Help or Hurt My Credit?

Can My Credit Score Affect Renting?

How to Fight an Eviction

What Is a Guarantor for an Apartment and Do I Need One?

How to Find Affordable Rentals for Low Income Renters

How to Get Approved for an Apartment

What Do Landlords Look For in a Tenant?

What Credit Score Do You Need to Rent an Apartment?

Do You Need a Credit Score to Rent a House or Apartment?

How Does an Eviction Affect Your Credit?

Should I Check My Credit Before Renting an Apartment?

Impact of Paying Off Mortgage and Renting on Credit Scores