Exeter, CA 114 Apartments for Rent

Exeter is a quaint, small town well-known as the "Citrus Capital of the World" and also for growing the world's sweetest oranges. The city is dedicated to promoting the tourism and arts by providing an outdoor art gallery with 28 murals reflecting Exeter's culture and rich history.

Located near the foothills of Sierra Nevada Mountains, Exeter has a warm climate and plenty of sun, so locals can enjoy the plethora of outdoor activities. Spread on 2.4 square miles, there are 10,334 people that call this city their home. Those that decide to live here should expect to pay a slighter higher rent. Figuring out a balance between your needs and your budget will make your life easier.

Moving to Exeter

When to Start

The warm climate, anytime between April to late October, would be a good time to search for apartment rentals in Exeter. January is the month with the most precipitation, so looking for a place at this time could be right down miserable. Unless, of course, your middle name is "duck."

Drive Around

Take your car and drive around the city to get used to it. Eventually, you may talk with the locals; if you don't look like a serial killer, maybe someone will help you land an apartment to rent in a good location. If you do look like Charles Manson -- maybe clean yourself up a bit first!

Call First

Unless you enjoy wasting your time, you'll want to call the landlord before dropping by to see a house or apartment rental. It might already be rented. Did you really think your perfect place would just wait for you? If it is still available, set up a meeting to go see the place. The first impression always counts, so make sure you get there on time. Plus, the landlord will appreciate your manners and might just put you at the top of the tenant list!

What You Need

Bring the entire arsenal to close the deal. _Rental _documents, not handguns, grenades, or semi-automatic weapons unless your dream home is a 6 by 8 feet prison cell. Just sayin'. It's advisable to bring every document you can think of, from credit report, ID, recent pay stubs or letter of employment. The search for apartments is like a job haunt: don't sleep on the decision because someone else will snatch your perfect dwelling.

The Cost

It pretty much depends on your expectations. If you want the most luxurious apartment available on the market, then you could plunk down some serious moolah. Also, the neighborhood you choose to live in will play an important role in the price of the rent, especially with different condo rentals.

Commuting

Locals usually spend about 20 minutes on their way to work, a shorter time than the national average. Owning a car will be a good idea, since many prefer to drive and very few use the public transportation system.

Neighborhoods

Now that you're thoroughly convinced that Exeter is your next home, it's time to check out the neighborhoods and settle down!

City Center: Located north of West Visalia Road, the city center is the most bustling place in the city. Of course, everything comes with a price and the rent here is higher than south of the Visalia Road, but look on the bright side. You have all you can eat restaurants, a park, plenty of malls to shop in and the best part is that all of them are a stone's throw from wherever you decide to rent. After all, Californians invented the concept of life-style, right?

South Exeter: Of course, the south part of the city is not bad, either. You will not pay top dollars for an apartment with a view on one of the parks and you will have plenty of fun things to do. Besides the array of restaurants, pubs, cafes and fast foods like Subway, Burger King or Taco Bell, you can spend your time in the library or riding your bike.

Living in the Town

Playing Golf

Take your golf equipment, leave your problems at home and head to Exeter Golf Course to exercise your moves and make some new friends.

Parks and recreational spaces

During weekends, the perfect way to spend your free time is in the park. What a relief that Exeter has five parks scattered around the city.

Within 30 minutes away from the city, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks awaits for the more adventurous ones. Take a hike on one of the most impressive mountains - Sierra Nevada or a swim in Lake Kaweah. Don't forget to bring your fishing rod and some bait.

Shopping

Good news for shopaholics: the city has a couple of shops ready to satisfy your shopping addiction. You can buy anything from shoes, clothes to any housewares items you might need.