Q: I am 18 years old, I have a job, and I’m going to school in the spring is there a way I can rent an apartment to live in
A:
You are a legal adult (18 or over) . You can legally enter into ANY contract (including a lease). Whether or not your LANDLORD will accept a promise from someone with no credit history without also requiring someone else to sign as a 'guarantor' is another question.
So yes, you CAN enter into a lease on your own. Whether or not you will be ABLE to do so is another question, and it depends a lot on what your landlords will require. 'Back in the day' landlords, especially in college towns, used to rent to 18-19-20 year olds all the time (after the age of majority was lowered from 21!) without requiring parent's signatures. Unfortunately, too many have been 'burned' over the years, and it is now far more common for landlords to require a parental guarantee.
--This answer is offered for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or create an attorney/client relationship. I am licensed to practice in Michigan only. Please seek competent local legal help if you feel you need legal advice!
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