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What's the average credit score needed to rent an apartment?

ngpf.org 10/15/25

Q:

MANAGING CREDIT

QUESTION OF THE DAY

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QUESTION OF THE DAY

638

MANAGING CREDIT

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FOLLOW-UP QUESTIONS

  1. Why do you think landlords care about an applicant's credit score?
  2. Why do you think landlords have such high standards when it comes to accepting applicants?
  3. If you want to rent an apartment after high school or college, what can you do to start to establish credit?