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What Happens on a Tour of Rambler? What to Expect and How to Prepare

By Olivia C

Are you a UGA student looking for your perfect apartment in downtown Athens? At Rambler, our qualified leasing team has helped dozens of students find the best floor plan for them with our personalized tours.

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Our leasing office is conveniently located at 255 E Clayton St in downtown Athens, so you can easily stop by to check out Rambler for yourself.

To help you get the most out of your tour, we’ve created a guide on what to expect during your tour of Rambler, how to prepare, and how to proceed after touring.

Before Your Tour

two students studying at Rambler AthensBefore you come into the leasing office, make a list of your priorities in housing. Do you already have roommates in mind? How many bedrooms do you need? Is there a specific view you want? Do you want to have your own bathroom, or would you be okay to share? Knowing what you want in housing will help make your tour personalized, helpful and timely!

Here’s a list of things to consider:

  • Price range
  • Pets
  • Parking
  • Floor plan style (studio, 4×4, 6×6, etc.)
  • Amenities
  • Windows
  • Bathrooms

You should also come with a list of questions. This will be a year-long commitment, so it’s important to know all the information you need. To help you get started, we’ve compiled a list of 15 questions to ask on a tour.

Booking a Tour

Once you’ve put together a list of preferences and questions, book a tour at our leasing office! You will be able to choose any available day and time that works best for you. We have dates available up to two weeks out!

If you already have roommates in mind, be sure to choose a time slot that works for all of you. This will help the process go smoothly since you’ll all have the same information. We currently offer both virtual and in-person tours.

You should plan to be on this tour for around an hour. It may take less time than that if you know what you’re looking for, but allotting an hour gives you plenty of time to ask questions, discuss with your roommates, and start your application!

Coming Into the Office

When it’s time to tour, you will visit our beautiful leasing office located on 255 E Clayton St in downtown Athens. You’ll be greeted by one of our LMAs who will take you through the office and answer all your questions!

Download our apartment tour checklist to help you evaluate your options and make the most of your tour.

Download Rambler's Apartment Tour Checklist!

One perk of coming in for a tour is getting to try handcrafted coffee or matcha from our in-house coffee bar, Daydreamer, for free! However, if you want to try, be sure to book a tour during Daydreamer’s open hours, 9am-3pm!

Exploring the Building

On the tour, you’ll get the full Rambler experience. You’ll start in the lobby of the South building, check out the on-site dog spa and grab a drink from Daydreamer. 

Next, you’ll explore the mailroom before heading up the stairs to the second-floor study lounge, where you’ll see collaborative study spaces along with private study rooms.

From there, you’ll visit the fully-equipped fitness center, featuring treadmills, stair steppers, rowers, a free weight rack, and spin bikes.. You’ll also check out the on-site saunas and yoga room.

Then, you’ll head outside to see the resort-style pool and courtyard, complete with a hot tub and fire pits perfect for barbecues.

The tour wraps up on level four, where you’ll explore our model units—the Sanford 1×1 and Hancock Studio. These fully furnished apartments are a great way to see all of Rambler’s elevated fixtures and furnishings and get some decor inspiration!

Looking at Floor Plans

Next, you’ll look at floor plans renderings. Now is the time to pull out that list of preferences you made earlier! The LMA working with you will ask you what kind of floor plans you’re interested in and will use your list to help find the unit that is best for you. Rambler has several different floor plans, so having that list will make this process much smoother!

You’ll discuss each floor plan you’re interested in, weigh pros and cons, and ultimately decide on a unit that fits your preferences. It’s important to remember that there might not be a floor plan that checks every single box, but use your LMA as a resource to talk through your concerns so they can help you find a unit that is best for you.

Start Your Application

a girl signing a lease in Athens

Once you’ve found the perfect floor plan for you, it’s time to start your application and secure your unit. The application should take you around 10 minutes to complete, and you can complete this in the office on an iPad so you can ask our team any questions you might have.

Be sure to bring your driver’s license or government ID for this step! If you’re an international student, I would highly recommend completing your application in the office in case you run into any questions as you work through it.

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Guarantor Information

The application will ask you for your guarantor information. A guarantor is someone, typically a  parent or guardian, who qualifies you to sign a lease. Most UGA students don’t qualify on their own from their monthly income and credit score, so your guarantor is taking on the liability of the rental rate for you.

Before starting your application, talk to your guarantor and get their information. Once you finish your portion of the application and lease, they will get an email with their portion to complete.

Signing Your Lease

Once you finish the application, you’ll be prompted to sign your lease. Read through it as you sign, and ask questions as you go. Once you’ve signed the whole agreement, you’re a future Rambler resident! Congratulations!

Exterior Rambler Athens with sign

I hope this gives you an idea of what to expect on a tour of Rambler, and how to make the most of your time! If you have any questions, or want to book a tour, contact the Rambler leasing team or stop by the leasing office!


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Olivia C

Olivia is an Assistant Community Manager with Rambler. Her favorite Daydreamer drink is a matcha with cookie butter and vanilla syrup and cold foam on top.


July 21, 2023


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