Went and looked at a new apartment today: if it was coming open around the time my lease is up, I probably would put in an application. But lease isn't up until June, so moving in March would cost me:
1 month rent as penalty for breaking the lease, loss of the deposit I paid, and I'd likely have to pay rent both places during March, plus the deposit on the new place. It would be a major outlay of money, and unnecessarily. Love the location of the place, but didn't like the place enough to juggle and (try to, probably have to borrow)come up with those funds. I will tell the landlord that if something comes open closer to June, I probably would be interested. - ellbeecee
Also, I'd really like to find a house to rent, even if the location's not nearly as good. - ellbeecee