{"id":1284,"date":"2021-06-03T13:14:38","date_gmt":"2021-06-03T20:14:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/apartmentsbstg.wpengine.com\/?p=1284"},"modified":"2025-07-21T13:52:25","modified_gmt":"2025-07-21T20:52:25","slug":"how-old-do-you-have-to-be-to-rent-an-apartment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.irvinecompanyapartments.com\/how-old-do-you-have-to-be-to-rent-an-apartment\/","title":{"rendered":"How Old Do You Need to Be to Rent an Apartment?"},"content":{"rendered":"

For many people, especially students, renting their first apartment can be exciting and challenging at the same time. In California, the legal age to enter into a contract – including a lease to rent an apartment – is 18 years old, however, there are exceptions for emancipated minors and individuals who are married or in the military.<\/span><\/p>\n

How to Prepare for Renting an Apartment<\/b><\/h2>\n

Be sure you have a viable income and\/or qualifying assets. Working at the same place for at least a year is a great way to establish your responsibility.
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Here’s What You Should Have Ready:<\/b><\/h4>\n
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  1. A valid form of identification<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Know your financials, including your credit score\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Proof of income or assets, bank statements, and\/or three recent paystubs<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Vehicle registration and proof of insurance if you plan on securing parking<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    How to Find Your Credit Score<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Many first-time renters don\u2019t have an established credit history. A credit report is one of the things that most potential landlords or rental companies will review in order to determine whether or not you qualify to rent an apartment. You also may be asked if you have a checking account and savings account. If you don’t have a credit history, you may need to pay a higher security deposit and\/or get a guarantor\/co-signer.<\/span><\/p>\n

    According to the credit reporting agencies:
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