{"id":5827,"date":"2021-06-26T00:33:21","date_gmt":"2021-06-26T00:33:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/301webdemo.com\/oegema\/?p=5827"},"modified":"2026-02-06T04:57:57","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T04:57:57","slug":"the-ultimate-apartment-hunting-checklist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ona.ca\/blog\/the-ultimate-apartment-hunting-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Apartment Hunting Checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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The day you decide it\u2019s time to move out on your own is the day you declare your independence. Finding an apartment to suit your needs and budget shouldn\u2019t hamper the excitement of the day. In fact, you should make the most of your apartment hunt and have fun exploring what\u2019s out there. To make the process easier, we\u2019ve prepared the ultimate apartment hunting checklist, so you don\u2019t miss a thing and find the first apartment of your dreams.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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You can\u2019t really start your apartment hunt until you know your budget. This can be tricky for first apartments, as you\u2019ve never had to contend with a\u00a0housing budget<\/a>\u00a0before. The easiest way to approach it is to first look at your net total earnings. Then, consider all of your current costs such as your phone, your car and\/or public transit, your\u00a0auto insurance, etc. Last but not least, consider any debt you might be paying off such as credit cards and how much you pay towards debt repayment each month. Add all of these numbers up, then add them to your monthly expenses and subtract them from your income. This will give you an idea of how much you\u2019ll have left to put towards rent. A good budget rule of thumb is as follows:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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