FAQ

Please visit our availability page and click “apply now” on the apartment that you would like to apply for. We recommend calling the property directly before applying, as our availability changes daily.

Yes, all individuals 18+ will need to apply.

Below are the general requirements. Please visit our availability page for a more detailed explanation.

1. Your housing cost must not exceed 34% of gross income

2. Must meet all credit requirements (see next question)

3. Must be 18 years or older to apply

4. Must show a minimum of 18 months of verifiable income at present job, or company, of at least three times the amount of the total apartment rent

5. Must provide rental references for the last 3 years

*Rent Guarantee/Cosigner may be required if income or job history requirements are not met. Guarantors must meet the same requirements as prospective residents.

• Must not have excessive debt which could adversely affect timely rental payments
• Must have a minimum of 6 lines of active credit established for at least 12 months
• Must not have negative credit information

*Negative credit information may be disputed/corrected by contacting the credit agency giving the reference. Rent Guarantors do not replace bad credit or rental history. Please contact us for more details.

Effective March 29, 2019, all Appfolio credit pulls are a soft inquiry

We charge an admin fee of $35 per adult to cover the cost of the credit check.

If you do not meet the rental requirements detailed on the application, then yes.

Yes.

To get on the waitlist, all adults must apply and be approved. Once approved, you will be placed on the waitlist.

No, once your application is approved, you may be added to any of our waitlists that you qualify for.

Yes.

It varies based on the size of your apartment:

1 bedroom: $800

2 bedroom: $1,000

3 bedroom: $1,000

4 bedroom: $1,000

No, each apartment will need to put the PG&E in their own name/account.

Garbage and landscaping are included, with an additional monthly fee to cover water and sewer (varies by bedroom size).

Residents sign up for renters' insurance and provide proof of $100,000 in liability coverage

This offers residents with better coverage and add on’s for personal property

This also would cover living expenses while displaced due to damage to the unit

If option one is not provided by lease start date they will automatically get enrolled in Smart Ensure Landlord Liability Insurance for $10.50/month.

Does not have any add on’s and does not include personal property

MWS is not responsible for relocation and or any loss of property

This option will be posted to your ledger alongside rent each month

Covered losses – resident liable damage to the property

Fire, Smoke, Explosion, Falling Objects, Water Damage

Yes, each of our properties allows pets. Some of our properties allow pets in select areas of the community, so be sure to call before applying.

Maximum of 2.

No, any apartment will be fine.

No, we do not. We only require that they be well-mannered and we may ask to conduct a pet meet and greet.

We use a billing system called Appfolio, which offers a user-friendly app where each resident can pay their individual portion. We also offer other payment options, including by check.

No, we do not. We rent by the entire apartment.

No, they do not.

Yes, we have cameras in communal areas around our property. We also outsource a security team who patrols the community at night.

Yes, we offer uncovered parking on site. We have a limited number of spots, so we require a parking pass. Parking passes are to be purchased in August and are good for the whole year. They cost $100 per pass — we recommend buying them immediately when they are available because we typically sell out.