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Hannah Schaffer

New York
As seen in: Off The Shelf CA, Business Insider, The Independent (UK), Chron, Pulse Nigeria, Pulse Ghana, Zumper, Pulse Live Kenya, The Campus Newspaper
avid reader, tv fanatic, planner of (future) travel adventures i intend to go on. sr. content mgr at zumper. opinions my own. she/her.
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How to Use a Rent Calculator to Find an Apartment You Can Afford

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By Hannah Schaffer
| Zumper
Zumper’s rent calculator tells you how much rent you can afford based on your income, expenses, and financial goals, and then connects that number directly to real listings in your city. It uses the 30% rule as its baseline: calculating 30% of your gross monthly income, and then adjusting for your actual financial situation including debt payments, savings goals, and local cost of living.
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What's the Best Time of Year to Rent an Apartment?

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By Hannah Schaffer
| Zumper
Based on Zumper’s internal rent, search, and inventory data, the best time to find an apartment is from October to February, when demand is lowest and rent prices are significantly cheaper than in the summer—up to 9% in some markets. If you want the least competition, October through December is the ideal time. This is when there are fewer interested renters for each available apartment. If you want the cheapest rent, look in December through February.
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How to Rent an Apartment as a Student in 2025: Your Complete Guide

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By Hannah Schaffer
| Zumper
The best way to rent an apartment as a student is to set a budget of around 30% of your income, prepare key documents (your ID, proof of enrollment, income, or funding letters) early, use apartment search platforms with student-friendly filters and research as much as you can, find roommates you can split the rent with, and apply with a co-signer or guarantor if needed. Start searching 6–8 weeks before move-in to secure the best options.
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