First-time renters
Is the monthly rent the only number you've budgeted for?
A printable planner for the costs around renting: applying, signing, moving in and setting up. Includes a companion budget spreadsheet.
Instant PDF download · Print at home or use on a tablet · 7-day refund policy
- Questions to ask before you sign
- A move-in inspection checklist
- A monthly renting budget
Know the numbers before you sign
6 pages from the planner
Must-haves and rent range
Decide what you need in a place and what you can spend, before you start looking.
My must-haves and rent range
Questions to ask before you sign
What the rent includes, what fees are due and who handles repairs.
Questions to ask before you sign
A monthly renting budget
Rent plus everything around it, in one place.
Monthly renting budget
Plan your move-in costs
Printable PDF plus budget spreadsheet. Instant download.
Inspect on move-in day
A room-by-room checklist for noting the condition of the place.
Move-in inspection checklist
Track payments and your deposit
Every payment, with dates and amounts.
Payments and deposit tracker
A moving day plan
Who's helping, what's moving and when.
Moving day plan
What's inside
- A must-haves and rent range worksheet
- Renting words, explained simply
- A step-by-step cost plan
- Questions to ask before you sign
- A monthly renting budget
- A move-in inspection checklist
- A payments and deposit tracker
- A moving day plan and 12-week savings tracker
- A companion budget spreadsheet (.xlsx)
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Questions
What format is it?
A PDF you download instantly after checkout.
Can I print it?
Yes. Print the pages at home on standard letter paper, or fill them in on a tablet or computer.
How do I get it after buying?
Right after checkout you'll get a download link on the order confirmation page and in your confirmation email.
What if it's not for me?
We have a 7-day refund policy. Email support@guidestackhq.com within 7 days of purchase.
What's in the spreadsheet?
A companion budget spreadsheet (.xlsx) that goes with the planner pages.
Know your move-in number
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Pair it with
First Apartment Set (3-Guide Bundle)
This planner is also part of the First Apartment Set, with the minimalist starter kit and the second-hand decorator's guide.
See First Apartment Set (3-Guide Bundle) · $61.99 →Guide Stack HQ guides are self-guided printable workbooks for personal use. Preview images on this page are pages from the guide; some are shown cropped.
This guide is educational only and is not financial or legal advice. Lease and fee rules vary by location. Results depend on your own situation.