How To: Apply For An Apartment - APPLY NOW!

• Find an Available Apartment

  Visit www.unionrealestate.com and review current availability on each property’s main page.

  
  

• Submit an Online Application

  Once you’ve selected an apartment, complete the online rental application for each adult (18+) who will be living in the unit.

  
  

• Pay the Application Fee

  A $75 non-refundable application fee is required per applicant and must be paid at the time of submission.

  
  

• Application Review

  Union Real Estate will review your application, including credit and background screening.

  Applicants must have a credit score of 670 or higher with a relatively unblemished background.

  A follow-up email will be sent regarding the approval, denial, or next steps, if applicable.

  • Renter Eligibility: Must be able to meet the required credit score. If you do not meet the required credit score you will need to get a guarantor that can meet the required score to be eligible to rent an apartment.
  • Student Eligibility: If the student does not have a credit score there will be an option of paying an additional deposit which will be applied to the last months rent of current lease or acquire a guarantor with the required credit score. Students will need to provide proof of current schooling.
    • Accepted documents for students:
    • Student ID (Digital student IDs may be accepted)
    • Enrollment letter or certification from your school’s Registrar
    • Acceptance letter or email
    • Current class schedule (Future semester schedule is also accepted)
    • Transcript (official or unofficial) or student record
    • Form I-20 (Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status)
    • F-1 Student Visa
    • Unacceptable Student Documents:
    • Expired IDS
    • Certificates
    • Degrees
    • Enrollment Agreements

• Guarantor (If Required)

  If you do not meet the minimum credit requirements, you may apply with a guarantor, who must submit a separate application + application fee of $75 and meet the qualifying credit criteria of 670 or higher.

  
  

• Approval & Next Steps

  Upon full approval, you will be provided with leasing documents and a cover letter detailing move-in expenses, which will include the security deposit and the first month’s rent.

  
  

• Sign the Lease & Prepare for Move-In

  After all documents are signed and required payments are received, your move-in / key pick up date and time will be scheduled.