 TITLE: Should I Check My Credit Before Renting an Apartment? CONTENT: What Credit Score Do You Need to Rent an Apartment?\n---------------------------------------------------\nThere's no universal minimum credit score required to rent an apartment. Credit requirements can vary based on the landlord, location and other factors. If you've found a listing you like, ask the landlord about their credit expectations before you apply to avoid wasting time and save yourself the application fee, if applicable.\nWhile some landlords prefer renters with good credit, a score in the fair or very poor range won't necessarily disqualify you from finding an apartment. As you check your FICO® Score, here are some ranges to help you know where you stand:\n*   **Exceptional**: 800 to 850\n*   **Very good**: 740 to 799\n*   **Good**: 670 to 739\n*   **Fair**: 580 to 669\n*   **Very poor**: 300 to 579\nGood credit or better typically means you manage your credit relationships well, while fair credit may mean that you've made one or two credit missteps in the past. If you have very poor credit, it could mean you have some significant negative items on your credit report, which could make it difficult to get an apartment. END