Hundreds of questions are probably going through your head as you start to look at apartment complexes. Before driving around town it is important to have a sense of what you are looking for in both location and amenities so that you can narrow your search down to just a few options.
There are plenty of sites on the web that are willing to help you narrow your search, but not all are as inclusive of all living options. Below are the three that best represent the options in the Athens area.
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Rent.com is one of the most extensive listings of apartments. It not only focuses on the specific city but also surrounding areas. Plus it offers to put $100 dollars in your pocket if you let both Rent.com and the property know that you located the complex through the website. |
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Apartments.com takes information from other sources such as newspapers, outside advertisements, private landlords and make the information available to you. This site has extensive listings of apartments, condos, and houses. |
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Apartmentguide.com is one of the most frequently recognized in Athens, this is due to their free distribution of a magazine that has pictures, rent, amenities, etc all listed by area. The website allows for you to skip flipping through pages of a magazine and select exactly the amenities and area you are looking for.
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After meeting with leasing offices, you may want to go out on your own and find opinions of current or past tenants. There are several sites on the web that provide this information, however several lack credibility. The following site is a great option and provides details on both positive and negative experiences.
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Apartmentratings.com provides reviews by current or previous tenants of 47 different complexes across the Athens area. Plus, it has links to help you find apartments! |