Fairway guides

Rent with fewer surprises.

Clear, practical advice for finding an apartment, checking the details, and making confident decisions before you sign or pay.

Compare rent control across the Bay Area

Compare local rent limits, coverage rules, and renter protections across six Bay Area cities.

Use this first apartment checklist to budget, tour, review the lease, pack a first-night box, and buy only the room-by-room essentials you need.

Use these apartment hunting tips to set your budget, track listings, compare total costs, tour carefully, avoid scams, and choose the right place.

Learn how to check your rental history report, pull the right screening records, spot errors, and fix red flags before you apply.

Learn how to spot rental scam red flags, verify the property and landlord, pay safely, and act fast if you already sent money or personal data.