Once you have found an apartment, the next step is to apply and then sign the lease. A few things to keep in mind:

• Bring all paper work and money required including: employment and income verifications, pay-stubs, tax returns, stock portfolios, and at least one month's rent in form of a check.

• When filling out the application, make sure you keep in mind all the specific requirements that the landlord was looking for: your income, employment, living preferences, etc. Try to convince the landlord that you are the right tenant for him/her.

• Generally, you will need to leave a deposit equal to one month's rent which is fully refundable in case you get rejected.

• Once you apply you are bound to the apartment you are applying for, unless you get rejected.

• When paying a deposit get a receipt that specifically states that your money will be refunded if rejected.

• It usually takes anywhere from an hour to a week to hear back from a landlord.

• If accepted, try to sign the lease as soon as possible.

• Make sure you understand what kind of a lease you are signing. There are many different types: standard, self-extending, short-term, rent stabilized, etc.

• Read the entire lease and make sure you understand key elements such as: rent amount, term of lease, escalations, utilities, maintenance, pets, garbage, etc.

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•	Bring all paper work and money required including: employment and income verifications, pay-stubs, tax returns, stock portfolios, and at least one month's rent in form of a check.
•	When filling out the application, make sure you keep in mind all the specific requirements that the landlord was looking for: your income, employment, living preferences, etc. Try to convince the landlord that you are the right tenant for him/her.
•	Generally, you will need to leave a deposit equal to one month's rent which is fully refundable in case you get rejected.
•	Once you apply you are bound to the apartment you are applying for, unless you get rejected.
•	When paying a deposit get a receipt that specifically states that your money will be refunded if rejected.
•	It usually takes anywhere from an hour to a week to hear back from a landlord.
•	If accepted, try to sign the lease as soon as possible.
•	Make sure you understand what kind of a lease you are signing. There are many different types: standard, self-extending, short-term, rent stabilized, etc.
•	Read the entire lease and make sure you understand key elements such as: rent amount, term of lease, escalations, utilities, maintenance, pets, garbage, etc.