Don't let them bait and switch you with an apartment.They might show you an apartment that's in really good shape and act like that's the one you're gonna get, and then they give you a different one that is not in good shape, so make sure that the apartment you're looking at is the exact apartment that you'll be getting.

Also, don't skip this one, talk to the neighbors. I know it's awkward and you're not going to want to do it, but it's really the best way to get information. They will tell you how things actually are.