security deposit

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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

An advance on her pay covered her apartment’s security deposit.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 14, 2024

Previously landlords could charge two months of rent for a security deposit, but that made it hard for many people in high-rent cities to find affordable housing.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 1, 2024

Better yet, the security deposit is only $100, which I produce on the spot.

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich