Nassau County Apartments For Rent - Craigslist (2024)

FAQs

Can I reply directly to Craigslist email? ›

To reply to a Craigslist post, just click the reply button. To use your device's default email app, select the first link. Otherwise, select the web-based email you use (like Gmail or Yahoo) or copy and paste the email address at the bottom of the window into a new email manually.

If the buyer's email fails to make any specific reference to the item you're selling but rather refers to "the item" or uses other generic terms, there is a good chance that the reply to your ad is the work of a scammer copying and pasting replies to as many potential victims as possible.

The average cost of living for Long Island is 147 (the U.S. is 100), which is 47% higher than the national average. On the other hand, New York City's cost of living is 87% higher than the national average, so it's somewhat of a bargain compared to The Big Apple.

Spending around 30% of your income on rent is the golden rule when you're trying to figure out how much you can afford to pay. Spending 30% of your income on rent can help you reach a healthy balance between comfort and affordability. On a median income, 30% should get you an apartment you can truly call home.

Renting in NYC can be almost as strenuous as getting a mortgage. Most landlords will require you to pass a credit check and provide income statements, tax returns, bank statements, pay stubs, and a letter of employment. That way, they can verify your income and make sure you make enough to afford the unit.

You can reply to any post on Craigslist — just click the "reply" button at the top left of a post, and complete the Captcha puzzle if you're asked to. Some Craigslist listings will offer a phone contact to call or text, though most listings will only offer an email contact.

The most polite way to ask for payment is to ask before anyone is late! When you send a reminder a few days before the rent is due, you can be very polite. Sending a reminder about an upcoming payment rather than a request for a late payment is always going to be a more welcome message.

When you reply directly from Craigslist, your email address will be visible to the recipient. To reply anonymously, you need to create a free Web-based email address, which does not contain identifiable information.

To respond to a job ad at CraigsList.org, follow the instructions in the post—usually this involves e-mailing the employer directly via a cloaked CraigsList.org e-mail address with an inquiry of interest, a resume, and 1-2 relevant writing samples.

Mention specific things from the ad.

If they mention that the available room comes with a shared bathroom, mention how quick your showers are, or how spotless your current bathroom is! Show them that you read the ad carefully and thoroughly, and you know exactly what the living situation will be like.

Why are there fake apartment ads on Craigslist? ›

Phantom rentals and hijacked ads are the two most common Craiglist rental scams. The property either doesn't exist or the scammer does not own it and has no right to rent it. In either case, they try to get you to send a deposit before you ever see the property.