In San Francisco, it's easy to find rental apartments. But there are a few things that one must consider while choosing an apartment.

- Know what you want: It's extremely important to know what exactly you desire before looking for a rental apartment. You must decide on how big (i.e. square feet area) the apartment should be. If you want your apartment to be close to your, college or workplace, then you should search likewise. You must also search your apartment according to the facilities that you want like full furnished apartment or apartment with refrigerator, microwave and other appliances.

- Budget: You should choose an apartment which fits your budget. Many landlords demand safety deposits which can be quite a hefty amount of money.

- Interview the landlord: Once you find your prospective apartment, flood the landlord with your questions and doubts. Before signing the agreement, negotiate the rent; enquire about the mode of payment. Ask the landlord about additional services like food delivery system or swimming pool etc. If you have a pet then ensure that your pet shall be allowed in your new rented apartment. It's convenient if there are shopping centers, clubs and recreational complexes close to your apartment. You should ask about the maintenance and security of your apartment.

- Inspection: Inspect the property before you rent. Ensure that the property has enough windows for ventilation. Check all the electric boards and appliances for naked wire. Check all the nook and cranny for rodents, insects and beehives.

If you keep these points on mind, then you will definitely find an ideal rented apartment. While looking for a hotel you check San Francisco hotel reviews, similarly check out the reviews by the previous tenants before selecting an apartment. Some good apartments that you can check are

- Post Street Towers

http://www.experiencepoststreet.com/

- NorthPoint Apartments

http://www.northpointsf.com/

The Golden Gateway Apartment community offers high class accommodation facilities designed for extended stay. The Golden Gateway Apartments in San Francisco provides a better alternative to putting up at San Francisco hotel rooms, as the latter might be an expensive proposition for those guests planning to stay over for longer periods in the city.

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The Golden Gateway Apartments offer spacious studios, one or two bedroom apartments, as well as exclusively appointed two, three or four bedroom town homes which include fireplaces, dryer/washer along with 2.5 bathrooms.

The rent of the first month along with the security deposit is the cumulative move - in cost. No pets are allowed inside the apartment community. There is a single covered, controlled - entry parking stall available at $275 every month. The unfurnished Golden Gateway Apartments provides for six months lease to one year.

In addition to the unfurnished units, the Golden Gateway Apartments also offer furnished apartments that include housewares as well as maid service. The furnished rentals are available for three months, six months as well as on twelve months lease.

The amenities include club membership to the Golden Gateway Tennis & Swim Club and access to the outdoor pools, fitness Center; steam Room, sauna as well as the tennis courts. http://www.rentsf.com/amenities.html

You may read reviews of apartment owners here: http://www.yelp.com/biz/gateway-apartments-and-townhomes-san-francisco