security deposit
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For every move in Hoboken, N.J., you would need to provide the first month’s rent, a security deposit, and a broker’s fee, which is typically a month’s rent.
From MarketWatch ● May 29, 2026
They require a security deposit that is usually equal to the credit limit, but they are easier to obtain for people with no or poor credit.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 18, 2025
Moving expenses can depend on the size of the move, the time of year, the distance and the cost of your new rent, security deposit and other fees.
From Salon ● Feb. 15, 2025
Still, it’s not quite as cheap as it seems: Each tenant must come up with a security deposit of about $10,000.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 7, 2024
She had money saved up for a security deposit.
From "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri
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