--- title: Residential and Commercial Real Estate Blog | Leasing Apartments description: Leasing Apartments | S&D Realty Commercial Real Estate Blog --- - [Pay Rent](https://sdnyrealty.com/pay-rent/) - [Forms](https://sdnyrealty.com/forms/) -   [![S&D Commercial Real Estate Agency](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/S__D_Real_Estate_January2019/images/sd-original-logo_300px.png?width=300&height=194&name=sd-original-logo_300px.png "S&D Commercial Real Estate Agency")](https://sdnyrealty.com/) - [About](https://sdnyrealty.com/long-island-commercial-real-estate-firm/) - [Agents](https://sdnyrealty.com/long-island-real-estate-agents/) - [Listings](https://sdnyrealty.com/property-listings/) - [Property Management](https://sdnyrealty.com/property-management-company/) - [Resources](https://sdnyrealty.com/real-estate-resources/) - [Neighborhood Guide](https://sdnyrealty.com/neighborhood-guide/) - [Long Island](https://sdnyrealty.com/long-island-commercial-real-estate/) - [Nassau County](https://sdnyrealty.com/nassau-county-commercial-real-estate/) - [Bethpage](https://sdnyrealty.com/bethpage-commercial-real-estate/) - [Farmingdale](https://sdnyrealty.com/farmingdale-commercial-real-estate/) - [Franklin Square](https://sdnyrealty.com/franklin-square-commercial-real-estate/) - [Garden City](https://sdnyrealty.com/garden-city-commercial-real-estate/) - [Glen Cove](https://sdnyrealty.com/glen-cove-commercial-real-estate/) - [Hempstead](https://sdnyrealty.com/hempstead-commercial-real-estate/) - [Hicksville](https://sdnyrealty.com/hicksville-commercial-real-estate/) - [Long Beach](https://sdnyrealty.com/long-beach-commercial-real-estate/) - [Mineola](https://sdnyrealty.com/mineola-commercial-real-estate/) - [Rockville Centre](https://sdnyrealty.com/rockville-centre-commercial-real-estate/) - [Suffolk County](https://sdnyrealty.com/suffolk-county-commercial-real-estate/) - [Babylon](https://sdnyrealty.com/suffolk-county-commercial-real-estate/babylon-commercial-real-estate/) - [Brookhaven](https://sdnyrealty.com/brookhaven-commercial-real-estate/) - [Hauppauge](https://sdnyrealty.com/hauppauge-commercial-real-estate/) - [Huntington](https://sdnyrealty.com/huntington-commercial-real-estate/) - [Islip](https://sdnyrealty.com/islip-commercial-real-estate/) - [Melville](https://sdnyrealty.com/melville-commercial-real-estate/) - [Riverhead](https://sdnyrealty.com/riverhead-commercial-real-estate/) - [Smithtown](https://sdnyrealty.com/smithtown-commercial-real-estate/) - [Southampton](https://sdnyrealty.com/southampton-commercial-real-estate/) - [Consulting Services](https://sdnyrealty.com/consulting-services/) - [Property Appraisal Services](https://sdnyrealty.com/property-appraisal/) - [Zoning Regulations](https://sdnyrealty.com/zoning-regulations/) - [Forms](https://sdnyrealty.com/forms/) - [Veterans & Military Housing](https://sdnyrealty.com/veterans-military-housing/) - [Join our Program](https://sdnyrealty.com/veterans-military-housing/#apply-now) - [Forms & Applications](https://sdnyrealty.com/forms/) - [Pay Rent](https://sdnyrealty.com/pay-rent/) - [Blog](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog) - [Contact](https://sdnyrealty.com/contact/) # Leasing apartments [![How to Start your Apartment Search Off on the Right Foot](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/Apartment%20Search.jpg?width=810&name=Apartment%20Search.jpg)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/apartment-search) # [How to Start your Apartment Search Off on the Right Foot](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/apartment-search) If you’ve ever spent time searching for a new place to live, then you know that the struggle is real out there. With so many buildings and neighborhoods to choose from, it can be difficult to find a rental property that has the right mixture of location, functionality and affordability. Before you undertake your next apartment search, consult some\[…\] - August 15, 2018 - [Renting](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/renting), [Leasing Apartments](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/leasing-apartments), [property search](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/property-search) [Read More](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/apartment-search) [![4 Apartment Decorating Tips for Designing your Living Space](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/Apartment%20Decorating.jpg?width=810&name=Apartment%20Decorating.jpg)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/apartment-decorating) # [4 Apartment Decorating Tips for Designing your Living Space](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/apartment-decorating) When you live in an apartment or rental space, you only have a certain amount of room for decorating, so you better make it count! To help start your remodeling off on the right foot, consult these helpful apartment decorating tips for beginners. - July 11, 2018 - [Renting](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/renting), [Leasing Apartments](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/leasing-apartments) [Read More](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/apartment-decorating) [![3 Questions to Ask Yourself before Signing an Apartment Lease](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/Apartment%20Lease.jpg?width=810&name=Apartment%20Lease.jpg)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/questions-to-ask-before-signing-an-apartment-lease) # [3 Questions to Ask Yourself before Signing an Apartment Lease](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/questions-to-ask-before-signing-an-apartment-lease) Many potential renters are eager to sign an apartment lease as soon as they possibly can—but is that always the right decision? In fact, there are lots of important factors and details that you should review before signing your name on the dotted line. With a little due diligence, you may end up saving yourself some hard-earned money and time. - February 28, 2018 - [lease agreement](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/lease-agreement), [Leasing Apartments](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/leasing-apartments), [rental property](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/rental-property) [Read More](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/questions-to-ask-before-signing-an-apartment-lease) [![How Landlords can Successfully Manage a Multifamily Home](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/Multifamily%20Home.jpg?width=810&name=Multifamily%20Home.jpg)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/multifamily-home) # [How Landlords can Successfully Manage a Multifamily Home](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/multifamily-home) As the owner and landlord of a multifamily home, there are several important responsibilities that you must take care of on a daily basis. Otherwise, if these concerns are not addressed in a timely manner, the condition of your property will gradually diminish, tenants will move out and you’ll lose business. To help ensure that you avoid this\[…\] - January 17, 2018 - [Property Management](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/property-management), [Renting](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/renting), [Leasing Apartments](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/leasing-apartments), [landlord](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/landlord), [multifamily home](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/multifamily-home) [Read More](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/multifamily-home) [![How to Approach and Win your Next Lease Renewal Negotiation](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog_Images/Lease%20Renewal.jpg?width=810&name=Lease%20Renewal.jpg)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/lease-renewal) # [How to Approach and Win your Next Lease Renewal Negotiation](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/lease-renewal) As your lease comes to an end, you must decide whether or not you’re going to renew for a longer period of time. If you’re like most renters, that decision will depend on a multitude of factors. In the case that a monthly rent increase is out of your means, you should not have to abandon an apartment or home that you love just like that. You must\[…\] - October 18, 2017 - [leasing tips](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/leasing-tips), [Renting](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/renting), [Leasing Apartments](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/leasing-apartments), [rental property](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/rental-property) [Read More](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/lease-renewal) [![What Everyone Should Know before Leasing Apartments](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/leasing_apartments.jpg?width=810&name=leasing_apartments.jpg)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/what-everyone-should-know-before-leasing-apartments) # [What Everyone Should Know before Leasing Apartments](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/what-everyone-should-know-before-leasing-apartments) When you're leasing apartments, you're doing more than looking for a place to sleep. You want a quality environment that you're happy to call home. The apartment's location, landlord and whether you effectively protect your rights in the lease all have a large impact on your enjoyment of the property. - March 24, 2016 - [leasing tips](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/leasing-tips), [Leasing Apartments](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/leasing-apartments) [Read More](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/what-everyone-should-know-before-leasing-apartments) --- [All posts](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/all) ### Blog Search ### Recent Posts [![Click Here to Join our Newsletter](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/432922/19f66de0-1cba-45a5-a498-016133232e0e.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/432922/19f66de0-1cba-45a5-a498-016133232e0e) ### Topics - [residential real estate (65)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/residential-real-estate) - [commercial real estate (48)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/commercial-real-estate) - [Buying (40)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/buying) - [Tips (36)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/tips) - [Renting (23)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/renting) - [Selling (20)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/selling) - [Mortgage (15)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/mortgage) - [commercial property (15)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/commercial-property) - [lease (15)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/lease) - [office (14)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/office) - [Finance (13)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/finance) - [buying a house (12)](https://blog.sdnyrealty.com/blog/topic/buying-a-house) ### Follow Us Find helpful blogs of both residential and commercial real estate on Long Island. 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