Dallas Move In Specials, Explained
A move in special lowers what you pay over the lease, usually as free weeks or a credit. The number to compare is the net effective rent: everything you pay over the lease, spread evenly across the months.
Net effective rent calculator
How specials usually work
- Weeks free. The most common form. The free rent is often applied to the first month or two, but some buildings spread it across the lease.
- A one time credit. A fixed dollar amount off your first month or your move in costs.
- Waived fees. Application or administration fees waived, which helps on day one but saves less over the lease.
What to ask before you sign
- Is the special on this exact unit and lease length, or only on certain units?
- When is the free rent applied, and do I lose it if I break the lease?
- Is the advertised price the base rent or the net effective rent?
- What will the renewal offer start from?
The renewal question matters. Renewals usually start from the full monthly rent, so a unit with a big special can jump at renewal time.
Want the specials that fit your date?
Text us your budget and move in date. We send units with the special and the net effective rent next to the base rent.
Questions people ask
What is net effective rent?
The total rent you pay over the lease after free weeks and credits, divided by the number of months. It lets you compare two buildings with different specials.
Do move in specials apply to renewals?
Usually not. Renewal offers usually start from the full monthly rent, not the net effective rent.
General information. Each building sets its own rules and prices, and we confirm them with the leasing office.