<prompt> Human: Hi rpersonalfinance, Im in a bit of a pickle. A few background things:-I am a 20 year old full-time college student 3rd year and Ive been living in the dorms for that time. Id like to move off-campus for the next school year, but at the very least I need somewhere to live for the summer.-I am just now starting to curb my impulsive spending, especially now that Real Life is starting and I need to get my shit together financially. That said, I currently have about 250 in my bank account and I have a small on-campus job that pays about 100 a week. Ive been applying to other jobs to try and increase my income asap. -I have never had a credit card thank god or rented anywhere before. I stayed in my college housing last summer. -I cant move back home for the summer, because my dad just got laid off so a my family will about 0 in income starting May and b this means they will probably have to sell the house. Questions: -Can I rent without a credit history? -Is it worth it to apply for a credit card now to establish a credit history, assuming I can make a budget and use the card responsibly, if Im looking to sign a lease by this May? -If not, is there anything else I could do to make myself a more appealing rental applicant?  <response>: -Can I rent without a credit history?Yes, youd probably have more luck with an independent landlord vs. a rental agency or company-Is it worth it to apply for a credit card now to establish a credit history, assuming I can make a budget and use the card responsibly, if Im looking to sign a lease by this May?I honestly dont think 2 months would be enough of a track record to significantly change your credit history.-If not, is there anything else I could do to make myself a more appealing rental applicant?If you go with an independent landlord, be prepared to show them your income and your monthly budget so that you can demonstrate how responsible you are in paying your bills. 