HousingJan 9, 2019
LogitechSigurd

Renting apartment without credit history

Moving to the Bay Area from Europe on an O-1 visa. Does anybody have had any issues with applying for apartments without a US credit history/score? Looking at places below 3x rent. So that shouldn’t be an issue.

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Pure Storage TodP06 Jan 9, 2019

Whats 3x rent?

Facebook ParrotBug Jan 9, 2019

3 times rent < TC, I assume.

Logitech Sigurd OP Jan 9, 2019

Rent lower than 3x base.

Salesforce rcno01 Jan 9, 2019

Show them your job offer, a recent paycheck, a recent bank statement and your European credit report. People in the Bay Area are used to people moving in from overseas.

Facebook ParrotBug Jan 9, 2019

Up to the landlord's discretion. Recommendation letter from your previous landlord (if any), bank account statement, higher deposit (reimbursed after x months) are things to keep in your back pocket.

Facebook public2 Jan 9, 2019

Landlords discretion, I allow no history with a cosigner.

Logitech Sigurd OP Jan 9, 2019

Like who? I am not a new grad (TC 300). Who would have to co-sign my lease?

Facebook public2 Jan 9, 2019

Most often it is for recent grads so their parents co sign a lease.