Getting Started
A simple guide to the rental process
Renting off campus doesn’t have to be confusing. At Starfire Properties, we make the rental process clear, organized, and easy to follow for both students and families.
From the moment you choose a Starfire home, we guide you step by step with steady support and straightforward communication. You will always know what’s required, what’s coming next, and how to move forward with confidence.
Our goal is simple:
give students a smooth, stress‑free path to housing while providing families the clarity and peace of mind they deserve from application to move‑in day.
The Process:
Our Rental Application
Quick, Easy, & Stress-Free
After you tour a property and decide to rent it, the next step is the
rental application.
Our rental application is free of charge and will not impact your credit score.
- Each roommate submits their own application so we can confirm everyone’s on board.
- You will receive the application by email through our tenant portal.
- Click the Apply Now button to complete the form, which should take 20 minutes or less. Applications are typically reviewed within 24 hours.
- When all roommates are approved, we’ll generate your lease and send it out for signatures, typically within 10 days.
Preview the information in our rental application
here
Our Lease
After all applications are approved, the next step is lease signing.
- Our lease is built to be clear and easy to read, with no fine print.
Every clause is there for a reason, shaped by over a decade of real-life student rental experience.
- The lease spans 12 pages of core terms, plus standard exhibits and signature pages. It’s designed to prevent confusion and support a smooth rental experience for everyone involved.
- The lease is emailed through
Docusign
where each party signs electronically.
Once everyone signs, each person will receive a copy of the signed lease. The signed lease will also be uploaded to the tenant portal where you can view it at any time.
After Lease Signing
After the lease is signed, prepay the first months rent and security deposit by the due dates and, congratulations, you just rented a house!
During the time between signing the lease and the day you move in, you will receive emails from us regarding signing up for our tenant portal, reminders to contact PSE&G, internet companies, file a change of address, and other important information.
We will meet you on move-in day to hand you your keys, and give you a move-in packet of information. If you have any issues or questions at any time after you move, call, text or email us and we will be happy to resolve any issues and answer your questions.
