Articles for Tenants

Rental life can be stressful, we’re here to help. In the tenants section of Four Walls you’ll find temporary home decor ideas, tips for negotiating with your landlord, and more.

Preparing for Seasonal Changes in Your Rental

One of the great things about renting is that you don’t have to take care of seasonal maintenance and preparation on your own. Your...

5 Things To Consider Before You Start Your Move

Moving to a new home is one of those things that we all groan at the thought of. Moving can be stressful, complicated, and...

Breathe Easy: The Top Plants for Air Purification in Your Apartment

If you're looking for a natural way to purify the air in your apartment, look no further than houseplants. Many plants are great at...

From Tenant with Love: Small Gestures that Show Landlord You Care

As a tenant, it can be easy to forget that your landlord is also a human being who appreciates feeling appreciated. Building a good...

Best Neighborhoods In Salt Lake City For Students

If you’re a student who is looking to move to Salt Lake City, then finding the right neighborhood is essential. You want to feel...

How to Address Common Rental Issues With Your Landlord

Renting is a popular option for millions of Americans. One of the biggest benefits of renting is that if something goes wrong on the...

Renting In Provo

Are you considering renting in Provo? If you are looking for apartments, and you’ve already begun to search rental listings, you may be well...

Pantone Color of the Year

Pantone announced it's color of the year yesterday and the response was...underwhelming. Plenty of people made obligatory jokes about it being the "neutral of...

How to pay rent when you’ve blown your monthly budget

The scenario is simple. It’s usually not your fault. You were too nice. You wanted to help someone. Okay, fine. Maybe you weren’t bailing...

Modernizing Your Home: Upgrades Renters Can Make on a Small Budget

Renting can be a great option for many — you have a stable but flexible living situation, and the cost of any major projects...

Moving? Here’s how to safely show your apartment

Rental showings during the coronavirus outbreak are one more challenge for landlords and property owners. Tenants are also in a difficult position right now:...

Average Rent in Chicago

TL;DR: As of early 2026, the average rent in Chicago is about $2,450 per month, with studios around $1,700, one-bedroom apartments near $2,300, and...
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