Most people don’t have the luxury of being able to pick a specific time of year to move. But if you find yourself apartment hunting this spring, then read on to make the most of it. 1. Snag those college rentals if you can If you live in a college town, late spring and leading into early summer are the perfect time to go apartment hunting. If you’re planning a move in the earliest parts of spring – late March or early April – this might not help you.