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Financial Requirements for Renting a Manhattan Apartment

By Pamela Skillings, About.com

Thinking of moving to Manhattan? You probably already know that it takes big bucks to rent even the tiniest of hovels in this exciting and expensive city. But how much should you really expect to pay? What kind of paperwork will you need to close the deal? Should you get a roommate? What if you don’t pass the credit check? Do you need a guarantor? Learn the answers to these and other burning Manhattan apartment-rental questions.

Do You Meet The Financial Requirements?


Many prospective renters are surprised by how stringent the financial requirements for most rental apartments can be (especially without a rental history). Many landlords require that new tenants have yearly earnings of at least 35-50 times the monthly rent.

They’ll also look at your credit history, your employment status, and your outstanding debt (credit cards, auto loans, student loans, etc.).

Passing the Credit Check, Finding a Roommate

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