When you mention the term ‘cheap apartment complex', the picture that usually comes to mind is that of a dingy, not so well-maintained living space. If you are starting a new life somewhere, the quality of your home - however temporary - is not something that you'd like to sacrifice.

As such, you need to look for a suitable apartment unit in a complex that offers affordable rates, but has excellent services as well. To get you started on the search for an affordable, suitable apartment unit, take a look at the following steps:
1.    Set a budget for the rental amount that you can afford.
Once you set a ceiling budget for how much you can afford as rental money per month, you'd be surprised at the number of options that will show up.

2.    Do a quick search online, or hire the services of an apartment complex broker.
Well-managed apartment complexes usually have advertised vacancies, the information of which can be easily found online. Do a quick search, or check out how much you'd have to dish out for the services of an apartment complex broker.

3.    Schedule apartment visits, then narrow down your choices.
Have a feel of how it is to actually live in the apartment complex by paying it a visit. From there, you can narrow down your choices to two or three options - and make your final decision.