I'll be renting an apartment (2-3 bdrm) for first year and was wondering when I should start the whole process of physically looking at apartments, talking to people, etc? I'd like to start my lease beginning Sept 2016 (if that's possible??) but I was unsure if I was allowed to do that (due to all rooms being rented out, or them not allowing me to sign for Sept occupancy in May/June). I'm really at a loss when it comes to the process of renting, and its stressing me out a little that I can't seem to find anything online about it.
So basically, should I be acting now for a sept occupancy (I'm eyeing Beverly Hills apts if that makes a difference), and would I be able to sign a lease in the early summer for sept occupancy, or is there better way to do all this?
Thanks.