Frequently Asked Questions

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A guarantor is a co-signer. This person must be over 20, have a credit score that is over 650 (for 1 bedroom and studio apartments) or 600 (2 bedroom, 4 bedroom, and shared suite apartments) and they must sign the lease agreement. This person is financially responsible for the rent, should the tenant fail to pay.  Any applicant under 20 must have a guarantor.

Rent includes a fully furnished apartment, hot water, cable, internet, heat, parking, access to our community center, shuttle service to most Buffalo campuses, shopping, entertainment, and hospitals.

Yes, everyone must complete a resident profile form, even if you will be renting a 1 bedroom or studio apartment. We use this for building placement purposes. Your application will not be complete without it.

We offer roommate matching for those looking for new roommates. We will use your resident profile form to match you with a roommate (s) based on study and social habits.

A Shared Suite apartment is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment that houses 4 people. There are two people in each room for a total of 4 people sharing the apartment. This is similar to a dorm setup. A two bedroom, two bathroom apartment has a total of 2 people in the apartment. Each person has their own (lockable) bedroom and private bathroom inside of the bedroom.

If you are under 20, the first step is having a guarantor (see above) complete the guarantor (co-signer) application. You will then need to submit your application and roommate questionnaire. We will first run a credit check on your guarantor. They will need a credit score of 650 or higher to for 1 bedroom or studio apartment approval. A score of 600 is required for all other units. We will then run a criminal background check on the applicant. If everything comes back clear, you will be approved. If you are over 20, you can apply as your own guarantor if you meet our credit requirements. If you cannot meet the credit score requirement, you will need a guarantor.