You’ve done your research, toured multiple properties, and finally found the perfect apartment community — awesome amenities, great location, super-friendly staff, and it just feels right. 🎯
There’s just one problem… the exact floor plan or unit you want isn’t available yet. 😅
Don’t panic, Aggie — this happens all the time, especially during the busy post-graduation season. The good news is, if you’ve found a building you love, you’re already 90% of the way there. The remaining 10% — finding the perfect unit — usually just comes down to timing and communication.
Let’s talk through what to do when your dream community has everything you want — except for the right apartment (for now).
🏙️ Step 1: Secure Your Spot in the Perfect Building
When you find a community that checks every box — location, amenities, price range, and overall vibe — don’t walk away just because your preferred floor plan isn’t available. Instead, reserve your place in that building early.
Why? Because apartments open up constantly — leases end, move-out dates shift, and cancellations happen every single week.
Most luxury apartment communities in Dallas, Houston, Austin, and San Antonio use rolling 60–90 day leasing calendars. That means new units often appear anytime within the 90-day window before your move-in date.
👉 So if you start looking early — 75 to 90 days before graduation — you’ll be first in line when your preferred floor plan becomes available.
⏳ Step 2: Be Flexible on Timing — Great Openings Pop Up Fast
If you’ve ever tried to get a seat at your favorite College Station restaurant on game weekend, you know — timing is everything 🍔🏈.
The same goes for apartments. Openings appear suddenly, and when they do, they go fast.
By getting pre-approved with your chosen community early, you can act quickly the moment the right apartment opens. Most communities will even call or email you when your desired floor plan becomes available.
That’s why we recommend:
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Touring your top buildings 60–90 days before your ideal move-in date.
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Getting pre-qualified (no commitment yet, just ready to go).
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Letting the leasing team know exactly what floor plan, view, and budget you want.
Then you can sit back, relax, and wait for that perfect opening to pop up — it almost always does.
🔁 Step 3: Take Advantage of the “Switch Before Move-In” Option
Here’s a little insider secret many new renters don’t know:
🏡 Most apartment communities will let you switch to a different available unit — at no penalty — as long as it’s before your move-in date.
That means if you lock in your lease early to hold a spot in the building, but a better apartment opens up later (different floor, better view, corner layout, etc.), you can swap your lease before moving in.
The key is that you must:
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Stay within the same property 🏢
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Make the change before your original move-in date
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Have a comparable rent rate or lease term
So even if you sign now for “Plan A,” you can easily upgrade to “Plan B” when that dream corner apartment or pool-view layout becomes available.
That’s one of the biggest benefits of leasing early — you’re in control of what opens next.
💬 Step 4: Keep in Touch (This Is Where Howdy Apartments Helps)
When you work with Howdy Apartments, we do all the watching for you 👀.
Once we know which property you love, we’ll:
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Track availability updates for your floor plan or preferred layout
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Communicate directly with leasing staff for new openings
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Let you know the instant something better pops up
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Help you switch units (if you want) before move-in
Because we help dozens of Aggie graduates every month, we’re already in touch with these leasing teams daily — meaning you’ll always get early notice and better positioning for last-minute openings.
And remember — our service is 100% free for Aggies 🤘.
🗓️ Step 5: Start Early and Stay Ahead
The best way to make this work is to start early — ideally 90 days before your desired move-in. That’s when most apartment managers can begin showing future availability, even if your exact unit isn’t ready yet.
By getting approved and setting your preferences early, you’ll get priority access when something opens.
Leasing offices love proactive renters — and Aggies are known for being organized, polite, and forward-thinking. (Gig ’em to that! 👍)
📈 Final Thoughts
Finding the perfect apartment is a lot like finding the perfect job — it often takes patience, timing, and a little bit of Aggie networking 😉.
If you’ve already found the right building, amenities, and location, you’ve done the hardest part. The perfect floor plan will follow soon — often within that 90-day window.
With a little help from Howdy Apartments, you’ll stay ahead of openings, secure the best deal, and make sure you move into the exact apartment you want — without the stress.
So don’t settle — wait for the one that fits you perfectly. Your next Aggie home is just around the corner! ❤️
Aggies—find your perfect apartment in your new city for FREE with Howdy Apartments!
We’ll guide you on the best areas, recommend the right places, and even set up your tours. 100% free and Aggie-focused.
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📲 Call or text me anytime: Grant – 214-492-9791