It's totally understandable if you think living in a rental apartment means you're pretty much stuck with the bathroom you've got. However, if you're willing to get creative, you can absolutely give this space a reversible, renter-friendly upgrade.

Alison Goldman

Mar 5, 2022

Heard of an Ohana Suite? It Turns Out In-Law Apartments Go by Many Names

Here are a few of them.

Terri Huggins

Feb 25, 2022

8 Things You Should Look for in a House If You Want to Have Kids Within 5 Years

According to real estate agents.

Ashley Abramson

Feb 20, 2022

7 Cheap Cities Where You Can Actually Afford to Pay Rent

Time to move!

Sarah Kuta

Feb 2, 2022

A Landlord's 3 Best Tips for Finding a Subletter ASAP

Here's what to know.

Sarah Magnuson

Jan 18, 2022

The 4 Apartment Renting Trends That Won’t Be Around Much Longer

These are on their way out, according to real estate pros.

Brittany Anas

Jan 12, 2022

These 7 Rental-Friendly TikTok Decorating Hacks Are Brilliant

New year? New home.

Marlen Komar

Jan 8, 2022

Some Apartments in LA Just... Don't Come with Fridges? Here's Why

And no, it's not illegal.

Kelsey Mulvey

Dec 21, 2021

12 Apartment Therapy Editors Share the Best Real Estate Advice They’ve Gotten

Need a hand during your home search? We've got you.

Madeline Bilis

Dec 16, 2021

Here’s What Author Casey McQuiston Learned from Renting an Apartment in New York

They moved into their first NYC pad sight unseen.

Andie Kanaras

Dec 9, 2021

There’s So Much Pressure to Become a Homeowner — And I Won’t Give Into It

The conversation around buying has become stale.

Amelia Barlow

Nov 14, 2021

So You Want to Buy Your Parents' House? Here Are 4 Things to Consider

Real estate agents weigh in.

Sarah Kuta

Nov 9, 2021

You Can Now Rent Herman Melville’s Former London Home

Melville began to write Moby Dick while living here.

Emma Kershaw

Oct 30, 2021

These Are the Oldest Apartment Buildings in the United States—Still Available To Rent Today

Some of America's oldest renter buildings predate the Civil War.

Emma Kershaw

Oct 30, 2021

10 Easy Ways to Be a Good Roommate

With tips from experts.

Terri Huggins

Oct 30, 2021

12 Things Landlords Hate Seeing in Your Home

While guests may appreciate your decor, all a landlord sees are potential risks.

Marshall Bright

Oct 27, 2021

Your Rental History Can Now Help You Qualify for a Home Loan

Changes at Fannie Mae mean a history of on-time rental payments may make it easier to buy a house.

Lauren Wellbank

Oct 22, 2021

7 Lessons I Learned After Pests Invaded My New Apartment

First came the roaches, then the bed bugs, and last but certainly not least, the mice.

Neena Rouhani

Oct 18, 2021

This Might Be the Coolest Way Ever to Add Art to Your Kitchen

And it's unexpected and renter-friendly, too!

Ariana LaBarrie

Oct 16, 2021

The Monthly Rent Benchmark That Might Make More Sense Than the 30 Percent Rule

Finance experts weighed in.

Heather Bien

Oct 12, 2021

You Can Now Rent the Iconic “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” Brownstone

The film celebrated its 60th anniversary earlier this month.

Emma Kershaw

Oct 10, 2021

These Are the Best (and Worst) States For Renters With Pets in 2021

If you're looking for the paw-fect place to move with your pet in 2021, consider these states.

Emma Kershaw

Oct 9, 2021

Here's Why One HGTV Expert Wants You to Decorate Your Rental As If You're Moving

Interior designer Carmeon Hamilton shares a simple rule that goes a long way.

Alexandra Frost

Oct 4, 2021

3 First-Time Homebuyer Stories That Don't Involve Financial Help from Parents

Or a trust fund.

Jon Gorey

Oct 3, 2021

4 Reasons Why I Quit Being a Landlord

After four years, I decided to stop.

Heather Bien

Oct 1, 2021

Is It Possible to “Evict” a Roommate?

Here's what an attorney has to say.

Sarah Kuta

Sep 25, 2021

See How Two Renters in the Same Building Made Near-Identical Spaces Their Own

Ever wonder what your neighbor's apartment looks like? This might scratch that itch.

Sarah Everett

Sep 21, 2021

I’m a Dedicated Renter By Choice — Here's Why

It affords me a freedom that homeownership can't.

Zakiya Kassam

Sep 20, 2021

What Is a Convertible Apartment and Why Would I Want One?

They're different from "flex apartments."

Steph Mickelson

Sep 18, 2021

Apartment Hunting on TikTok? Yes, It’s a Thing — Here’s How You Do It

On your mark, get set, search.

Davina Ward

Sep 17, 2021

3 Homeowners Explain Why They Became Renters Again

"I thought owning a home was what responsible adults did.”

Heather Bien

Sep 14, 2021

I Decided Not to Move in 2021 — Here's How I Made My Home Feel New Again

These small changes gave me a new appreciation for my apartment.

Kailey Hansen

Sep 5, 2021

The 4 Most Common Misconceptions Renters Have About Homeownership

Move past these common myths to decide if buying a home is right for you.

Brenda Richardson

Aug 30, 2021

4 Ways to Check If Your Building Is Safe and Well-Maintained Before You Move In

Are there ways buyers and renters can protect themselves from moving into a building with structural issues? Here’s what experts have to say about how you can investigate.

Kate Streit

Aug 26, 2021

The Pros and Cons of Co-Owning a House with Your Parents

As you can probably imagine, co-owning is not for everyone.

Grace Cassidy

Aug 25, 2021

3 Red Flags to Look Out for in a Lease Agreement

The vast majority of renters obviously aren’t lawyers or experts when it comes to rental agreements, so it can definitely be hard to know what’s a run-of-the-mill lease term and what presents a good reason to back out of a rental agreement.

Davina Ward

Aug 24, 2021

The Ultimate “What to Look Out for” Checklist for Your Next Apartment Hunt

Sometimes you only get one brief walkthrough before deciding where you’ll live for the next few years.

Candace Ramirez

Aug 17, 2021

How to Get a Landlord Referral When Yours Is MIA Most of the Time

Some landlords offered their best tips.

Sarah Kuta

Jul 25, 2021

See How the Dated Kitchen in This Rental Cottage Was Transformed into an Oasis

BEFORE & AFTER

It's breezy, beachy, and fun.

Chelsea Greenwood

Jul 21, 2021

The “3 Cs” That Make Your Apartment Feel So Much Smaller, According to an Expert

One leasing agent revealed the major culprits.

Davina Ward

Jul 19, 2021

The 4 Essential Things I Just Bought for My First Apartment

Including an out-of-the-ordinary storage solution.

Grace Cassidy

Jul 14, 2021

The Reason Landlords Are So Weird About Not Letting You Paint or Hang Up Stuff

What gives?

Sarah Kuta

Jul 12, 2021

4 Surprising Things a Landlord Wishes You’d Get Rid of Right Now

Leave these items at the door.

Davina Ward

Jul 10, 2021

4 Things You Should Try to Negotiate Before You Sign a Lease

According to real estate experts.

Lauren Wellbank

Jul 3, 2021

The 3 Things I Regret Not Making a Priority in My First Apartment

Here's what I learned I should put on my renter checklist.

Jennifer Billock

Jun 27, 2021

Every Perfect Outdoor Space Has These 6 Things in Common

I asked several real estate agents for their must-haves.

Chelsea Greenwood

Jun 25, 2021

Yeah, Your Landlord’s Not Responsible for That

Here's what you're on the hook for, even if you don't want to be.

Terri Williams

Jun 17, 2021

8 Things Landlords Do That Seem Illegal But Aren’t

The more you know, the better you can advocate for yourself.

Candace Ramirez

Jun 15, 2021

The Hidden Advantages of Renting Apartments in Older Buildings

According to a real estate expert.

Zakiya Kassam

Jun 14, 2021

4 Apartment Accessories You Should Buy Secondhand

Thrifting pros share their takes on those under-the-radar gems you should seek out at the thrift store, especially if you're a new renter in a small space.

Kate Streit

Jun 1, 2021

The $25 Amazon Accessory That Makes My Rental Kitchen Feel Like an IKEA Catalog

I added it to my cart at lightning speed.

Madeline Bilis

May 20, 2021

There's an Ideal Time of Day to Show Apartments, According to the Pros

Here's when a place is in its best light — in some cases, quite literally.

Barbara Bellesi Zito

May 16, 2021

Tour a Botanical Washington Rental That Doubles as a Jungle Oasis

Arcadian Gardens is every plant parent's dream.