International students in the USA and furniture

Question

Wanted to start a new topic related to furniture buying/renting for all international students coming to get their graduate degree in the US. Wondering what internationals do when it comes to furnishing a rented property. Usually, rented properties already come with a furnished kitchen, but the rest is up to the renter. 
Do you buy some of the furniture such as a bed, table, chairs, sofa etc or do you rent it? 
Are there any good renting companies out there? 
Any places to find used decent-looking used furniture?
I would greatly appreciate your feedback!

AlexMBAApply · Answer

For used furniture, try https://charlottesville.craigslist.org/fua/ Also, you can always buy cheap at IKEA, and then sell your furniture to UVA students when you finish up your MBA.

ravsg · Answer

I have not heard of rented furniture before.
New and cheap - Ikea
Used - Craigslist and garage sale

lencheto18 · Answer

Thanks a lot. For furniture rents there are companies like CORT and AFR that have all kinds of packages. One can rent a one-bedroom apartment set, which includes almost everything, for some $150-200 per month. Of course, over the long-run it would be cheaper to buy that stuff but renting would be an option as well.

humphy · Answer

forget CORT and those other corporate furniture rental joints. Unless you cant live without that kind of luxury, Ikea and Craigslist will get you by easily. I furnished a bedroom with 3 month old stuff from a summer student for $300 back in college (desk, chair, bed, dresser, lamp, etc.). Just resell or toss it when you are done, no need for contracts or hassles.

jhanecasey · Answer

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Alexandro · Answer

Fresh designs and unique styles are new life into your home.One of my friend tell me about one site to buy good furniture.I visited there.This site really have modern furniture collections.Especially furniture collections for your home kitchen cabinet.I will be post that site name next time here.This will be helpful for you.

FrankMurraay · Answer

Furniture rent shops can be found all over the nation. The best way to look for a furniture lease shop is to perform a look for term look for it on the On-line.

danieljones007 · Answer

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International students in the USA and furniture

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