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How do I rent an apartment without a credit score?

Hi everyone, My sister (F22) and I (F26) are looking for a 2-bedroom apartment in the Long Beach, CA area with a budget of around $1800–$2500/month. We both recently got jobs as bartenders, and we have enough to put down deposits.

The issue is—we don’t have any credit scores. We’ve never needed to build credit before, and now it feels like every apartment listing on Zillow or other websites like that requires it. I have looked at places like facebook marketplace and it’s hard to find listings that aren’t scams.

We’re getting discouraged and just wondering: – How do people rent their first place without credit? – Are there landlords out there who will work with us if we have income and savings? – Should we be looking somewhere other than the big apartment listing sites? – Any advice on finding a place in Long Beach specifically with our situation?

It’s just frustrating because I keep thinking—if someone was fresh out of high school with money saved, they’d be in the same position. So there has to be a way. Any advice, experiences, or resources would be super appreciated. Thank you!

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