Which lease arrangement is typical for an apartment rented month-to-month?

A month-to-month lease arrangement is best classified as a tenancy at will. This type of lease allows either party—the landlord or the tenant—to terminate the lease agreement at any time with proper notice, typically 30 days. The flexibility of a month-to-month lease provides renters with the ability to move out without being tied into a longer-term lease, while also giving landlords the ability to make adjustments or reclaim the property more easily.

In contrast, an estate for years refers to a lease for a specific term, such as six months or one year, where the lease automatically ends when that term is completed. A fixed lease agreement generally implies a long-term commitment with specific start and end dates, lacking the fluidity seen in month-to-month arrangements. A rental agreement without termination would imply a perpetual lease, which is uncommon and does not align with the typical characteristics of a month-to-month lease. Therefore, a tenancy at will is the most accurate description of an apartment rented on a month-to-month basis.