Is this Craigslist rental ad legit or a scam?

[sophieb]

It's a scam. In addition it may be dangerous. look thru a realtor if you want a house, or look thru those books advertising rentals in a certain city. Never try to rent something unless you take a look at the place or at the complex and see the rooms, see what the renters look like, look for well lit, secure, near transportation and food. I don't know what you mean by a "room in an apartment" are you looking for a roommate? Forget the roommate thing and rent by yourself, but be sure you get a lease/contract. Some realtors help with roommates, and some house rentals. Try rent.com and I think it's also apartments.com so you'd have numbers you can call and check availability online and ask questions of them online.