{"id":17950,"date":"2020-04-07T09:23:11","date_gmt":"2020-04-07T13:23:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qa.rent.com\/blog\/?p=17950"},"modified":"2023-05-09T10:59:55","modified_gmt":"2023-05-09T14:59:55","slug":"3-things-to-know-about-short-term-apartment-leases","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rent.com\/blog\/3-things-to-know-about-short-term-apartment-leases\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Things to Know About Short-Term Apartment Leases"},"content":{"rendered":"

A normal apartment lease often requires a one-year commitment, whereas a short-term apartment lease allows for a tenant to commit for a shorter time. A short-term apartment lease is a rental agreement that’s for six months or less.<\/p>\n

1. Short-term apartment lease periods may vary<\/h2>\n

Short-term leases usually last for six months or less and can vary depending on your needs as a tenant and what the landlord is willing to put in place. A common short-term lease is month-to-month, but other options include week-to-week or another time period that you negotiate with the landlord (six months, three months, etc.).<\/p>\n

2. You can terminate a short-term lease with little notice<\/h2>\n

Most property managers and landlords understand that tenants with a short-term lease want flexibility. In a short-term agreement, it will be specified how much notice you must give before moving out, and it’s usually reasonably flexible. It’s common for a 30-day notice requirement, especially if your contract is month-to-month.<\/p>\n

3. Terms can change in a short-term apartment lease<\/h2>\n

If your lease is short-term and ongoing, such as month-to-month or week-to-week, it leaves room for your landlord to change lease terms with short notice. That means from one month to the next, your rent price could increase or other terms could change.<\/p>\n

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Weigh the pros and cons<\/h2>\n

With short-term apartment leases, there are pros and cons one must consider. If your moving temporarily or don’t know how long you’ll be living somewhere, a short-term lease provides flexibility. That being said, your rental terms could change and your price each month could increase. Not all apartments offer short-term leases, but some property managers may be willing to work with you, so don’t be afraid to ask about it!<\/p>\n

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