To rent an apartment, you will need to provide certain documents and information to the landlord or management company. The specific requirements may vary depending on the landlord and the apartment, but here are some common items you may need to provide:

• Proof of income: You will likely need to provide proof of employment, such as recent pay stubs or bank statements, to show that you can afford the rent.

• Proof of identification: You will need to provide a photo ID, such as a drivers license or passport, to confirm your identity.

• Rental history: You may need to provide a list of all the apartments you have lived in, including addresses, phone numbers of property managers, how long you lived there, how much you paid, and why you left.

• References: You may want to consider having a couple of letters of reference on hand, ideally from a former landlord, to support your application.

• Vehicle registration: If the apartment complex has on-site parking, you may need to provide vehicle registration or information about your car.

• Social security number: Landlords and management companies usually require your social security number to run a credit and background check to decide whether you will be a good tenant.

• Emergency contacts: You may need to provide the names and contact information of people who can be reached in case of an emergency.

• Application fee: To rent an apartment, you will also have to pay a non-refundable application fee, which typically ranges from $30 to $50, to cover the costs of screening renters, including background and credit checks.

Once you have gathered all the necessary documents and information, you can fill out the rental application and submit it to the landlord or management company. The approval process usually takes 24 to 72 hours. If you are approved, you will need to pay a security deposit, which is usually the first months rent, and possibly the last months rent in advance.