 TITLE: California Leads Nation in Rent Costs CONTENT: A Good Credit Score Can Be Instrumental to Getting an Apartment\n---------------------------------------------------------------\nBeyond just being able to afford the cost of rent, many apartments now require that applicants have good credit to be approved for an apartment. This is especially true in metropolitan areas like New York City; Los Angeles; Washington, D.C., and others.\nIf you're thinking about getting an apartment and don't know whether you'll get approved, consider getting a free copy of your Experian credit report and scores so you can see what landlords will see when reviewing your credit history. END