Faye Chou

I Don’t Like My Roommate, What Can I Do?

When moving out, there are many big choices you need to make. In addition to thinking about where you want to live and how much you want to spend, you also need to think about whether to go with...

The Best Uses For a Spare Bedroom in Your Apartment

While many people aren’t in the lucky position of having a spare bedroom or a ton of extra space in their apartment, some are. This may be less common in a New York City apartment with limited room, but...

How to Deal With Ugly Wall Color or Carpet in Your Apartment

We have all been there when looking for a new place; an apartment or home ticks off all of our boxes and looks great until something terrible happens. You walk into the bedroom or living room and horrific wall...

RentHop’s Apartment Wishlist: Seven Gray Upgrades

Welcome, October! We’re always sad to see Summer go, but we love welcoming Fall! As Fall is just around the corner (technically the first day of Fall was September 22), we want to celebrate the new season with a...

Advice for Your Future Kids When it Comes to Their First Apartment

Moving out on your own for the first time is a pretty big step. There are so many things to do and plan, and as a result, the process can be very overwhelming. Having moved out ourselves at one point...

RentHop’s Apartment Wishlist: 7 Orange Statement Pieces

Here is another color for some apartment decor inspiration! The bold, the daring, orange! The color orange is definitely a bold choice for an apartment, but if you have an apartment with rather calm and neutral colors from before,...

10 Outdoor Fall Activities in NYC

In a city like New York, there are always things to do and see. For the last few months it was the sun, water, and beaches, but now things are changing as the weather is cooling down somewhat. While...

10 Outdoor Fall Activities in Chicago

While the summertime in Chicago is a great time to check out a Cubs game or Millennium Park, summer is sadly nearing its close. However just because fall is looming (it officially begins on September 22nd), doesn’t mean you...

10 Outdoor Fall Activities in Boston

Summers in Boston are fantastic, but there is no doubt that tons of people are excited for the fall, which officially starts September 22nd. While the weather cools off, the number of fun outdoor options heats up. The blistering...

RentHop’s Apartment Wishlist: Something Green

So far, we’ve covered a lot of different colors that can help you spice up your apartment. We’ve done red, yellow, blue, and gray. So we thought it would make sense that we'll now focus on something green! Check...

About Me

Faye is the Managing Director of the RentHop Operations team. In her 10 years at RentHop, Faye has written numerous articles on a variety of real estate topics. If you're interested in learning more about the current state of the rental housing market or want Faye's best tips for your apartment search then check out more of her articles.

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Manhattan Listings Under $2,500 in April 2025

Renters know that Manhattan is expensive. The median price for an apartment in the borough remained at $4,595 this...