Applying
How to apply at The Jefferson
Three steps: see a home, pick it, apply online. The fees and the screening are listed here in full, so there is nothing to discover at the end.
The steps
- Tour. Use the Book a Tour button on any page, or call 515-895-4020 and a person picks up. Tours are in person; come walk the home and the property first.
- Pick a home on the availability page, which lists every open unit live from our management system with its real price.
- Apply online from that unit's listing. It only takes a few steps.
Fees, deposit and screening
- Application fee: $40 per applicant.
- Security deposit: $350.
- Income: at least three times the monthly rent, with six months of history.
- Rental history and a background check, reviewed case by case.
- Some homes also require a credit screening; the listing will say so.
- Pets: cats and small dogs, with vaccination records, a pet deposit and a monthly pet fee.
Applications process in a few business days. Once you are approved, you have 48 hours to place the deposit that holds your home. The full screening criteria are on the FAQ, from Kouri Management's published standards.
After you move in
Rent is paid and maintenance is requested online through the resident portal. Every home is a renovated two-bedroom, one bath, about 850 square feet, with a new kitchen, a redone bath, new flooring and fresh paint, and a stove and refrigerator included. Live pricing is on the availability page.
Questions people ask
How much is the application fee at The Jefferson?
$40 per applicant.
How much is the security deposit?
$350. Once you are approved, you have 48 hours to place it to hold the home.
What does it take to qualify?
Income of at least three times the rent with six months of history, a consistent rental history, and a background check. Some homes also require a credit screening. The full criteria are on the FAQ.
Can I apply online?
Yes. Open any available unit on the availability page and apply from the listing in a few steps.
Fees and screening criteria are from the site's own FAQ and Kouri Management's published rental-application standards.
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