The following is a list
of questions that are frequently asked regarding the StudentRent.com
web site and service. Please click on the question to instantly
scroll to the answer.
Q: Where can I get free rental advertising?
A: On StudentRent.com! We are currently offering several free listing options. Go ahead and take advantage of our free listing options. There is no obligation to extend your listing. "Free" on StudentRent.com is actually free!
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Q: Why are
there no listings in my area?
A:Only active listings will appear
in the search. New listings are posted periodically. Old
listings expire or are hidden when rentals are no longer
avalable. We cannot garantee that there are active listings
in your area. We do however encourage people to post new
listings all the time.
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Q: I have several rooms for rent. What listing option should I choose?
A: We recommend that you list your rooms for rent with the Room For Rent option. If you have several rooms in one house that you rent independently, you only need to post one ad. If you have rooms available in several different homes, then post a new ad for each room.
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Q: I have several single family homes that I'd like to list. What listing option should I choose?
A: We recommend that you list your homes with the Single Unit option. If you have several homes that you rent independently, you may want to post a new ad for each house. Same for several apartments, condos, etc.
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Q: I have several apartments for rent. What listing option should I choose?
A: If you represent an entire apartment complex, we recommend that you list with the Multi Unit option. If you have several apartments in different complexes that you rent independently, you may want to post a new ad for each apartment with either the Multi Unit or Single Unit options. Same for several condos, etc.
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Q: Where can I find student
apartments?
A: The standard StudentRent.com search
includes an option to select the type of housing that you
are looking for. If you aren't finding listings for a particular
type of housing such as student apartments, try leaving
the type field blank.
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Q: Do I have to be student
to use this service?
A:
No!. StudentRent.com does not limit
users to students only. We strive to provide property managers
with an opportunity to advertise their properties to potential
renters who seek student friendly housing solutions.
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A: StudentRent.com's dynamic advertising campaign varies
based on active listings on the site. Our efforts include
but are not limited to sponsored ads on major search engines,
links on related web sites including many university's recommended
links sites, bulletin boards, post cards, and word-of-mouth.
We do not send spam email or use popup advertising.
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A: Yes. StudentRent.com provides maximum flexibility
to our clients. As a member, you have full control over
your listings including the ability to delete or remove
your listing at any time, 24 hours 7 days a week. Simply
login and select "Delete" next to the ad that
you wish to cancel.
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A: Yes. StudentRent.com provides maximum
flexibility to our clients. As a member, you have full control
over the content of your listings, except the address, 24
hours 7 days a week.
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Q: Do I need to become a
member to search for listings?
A: No. You do not need to become a member to search
for listings. Use quick search to start looking for a place
right now. Becoming a search member allows you to save searches,
receive new listings alerts via email, and more.
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Q: What system
requirements do I need to run this Web site?
A: The minimum system requirements to run StudentRent.com
are:
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A computer running a Web browser that supports frames,
such as the latest versions of Microsoft Internet Explorer
or Netscape Navigator
- Super VGA 256-color monitor
- Mouse or compatible pointing device
- The amount of RAM recommended by your Web browser vendor.
For example, if you are running Internet Explorer on
Windows 95, you need at least 8MB of RAM.
We also recommend:
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A display resolution of 800x600 or greater. StudentRent.com
will run at 640x480, but you may need to scroll the
Web pages right and left to see all the information
when using this resolution.
- A browser supporting Secure Sockets Layer (SSL), such
as Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.0 or later.
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Q: What is a "cookie" and what should
I do about cookie warnings?
A: A cookie is a tiny packet of information passed between
your browser and a Web site such as StudentRent.com. StudentRent.com
uses cookies to verify your identity and provide you with
private access to your personal information. Each time you
make a request to StudentRent.com, a cookie attaches itself
to your message like a name tag. Accepting the cookie is
like writing your name on the name tag; it identifies the
message as yours so that you can continue using the site
without having to log in again. To use all of the available
services at StudentRent.com, it is necessary that your browser
be set to accept cookies. Most browsers accept cookies by
default.If you would prefer not to receive a warning
every time StudentRent.com sends a cookie to your browser,
you can deactivate the warning message. Directions for some
popular browsers follow:Microsoft Internet Explorer
4.0: On the View menu, click
Internet Options. Then,
on the Advanced tab, click the "Always accept cookies" option.
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0: On the Tools menu, click
Internet Options. Then, on the Security tab, click
Default level. Click
Apply, then click "OK."Netscape
Navigator 3.0: On the Options menu, click
Network Preferences.
Then, in the "Show an alert beforeÂ
" box on the Protocols
tab, clear the "Accepting a cookie" box. Netscape Navigator
4.x: On the Edit menu, click
Preferences. Choose
the Advanced category. In the cookies dialog box, choose
either "Accept only cookies that get sent back to the originating
server" or "Accept all cookies." Be sure to clear the "Warn
me before accepting cookies" checkbox.AOL: On the
Preferences menu, click the Advanced tab. Clear the "Warn
before accepting 'cookies'" box.
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A: StudentRent.com only accepts credit card payment via PayPal's secure online payment service. You will never
be asked by StudentRent.com to give your credit card or bank account information online or by any other means. StudentRent.com does use SSL or Secure Sockets Layer and Private Communication
Technology security standards that are supported by Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.0 or later and other popular browsers
for pages that pass sensitive information like passwords. Your security is extremely important to us. Please contact us at
sales@StudentRent.com to arrange alternative payment (may require 7 business days to process)
or if you receive an email requesting credit card or bank account information.
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A: If you are using Internet Explorer 5, select
"Options" from the "Tools" menu, click the "Accessibility"
button, and check "Ignore font sizes specified on web pages".
If you do that, you can set your font size to "largest",
making it easier to read.
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Please email the webmaster at
Webmaster@StudentRent.com.
We appreciate your feedback.
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Q:
Why does nothing happen when I log in? When I attempt to log in, the screen flashes, and then returns to
the Sign In page.
A: This problem can be caused by one of the following:
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Your Username or password is typed in incorrectly, or
you've forgotten the Username or password you created
for your StudentRent.com membership.
- Your Web browser does not support the Secure Sockets
protocol (used to create secure connections on the Web).
- Your StudentRent.com account is not set up correctly.
Check to be sure you've spelled your Username and password
correctly. If you've forgotten either or both, you can use
our Password, Username, and Account Questions form to get
the information you need. Some browsers do not support secure
sign in. If you are using a proxy server to access the Internet,
the proxy server may not support secure sign in. (In other
words, if you are not directly connected to the Internet
and are going through a gateway or firewall, you may not
be able to use secure sign in.). To avoid problems, it is
recommended that you use the most current version of your
preferred browser.If you suspect your account has
not been set up correctly, please contact the help center
at: help@StudentRent.com
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