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

"There are one-time costs such as the security deposit, application fees and potential broker fees. Moving expenses can be surprisingly high — even if you're moving only a short distance."

From Salon • Feb. 15, 2025

Still, it’s not quite as cheap as it seems: Each tenant must come up with a security deposit of about $10,000.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2024

The landlord also could not require additional rent or security deposit for a pet.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 18, 2024

They put the money toward a security deposit for a one-bed- room apartment in the Twenties, off Third Avenue.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri