<prompt> Human: How Do Apt. Complexes Decide Who To Pick When Many Potential Tentants Apply? Is it based on credit score? The ability to acquire a co-signer?  <response>: It is typically first come first serve meaning the first person to be able to move in so the empty apartment can start generating money unless someone has terrible credithistory. If there is a line of people trying to get the apartment, then the rental price is clearly set too low. 