If you cannot pay rent, the worst thing you can do is ignore the problem and hope it disappears. Start early. Find out what you owe, what you can really pay, what your landlord will accept, and what local help may be open.
An eviction notice is serious, but a notice does not always mean you must leave the same day. The next steps depend on where you live and why the landlord is trying to remove you. Act before the dates on the papers pass.
Getting approved for an apartment does not help if you cannot pay the security deposit, first month’s rent, utility deposit, application fees, and moving costs. Treat move-in costs as a separate problem and start looking for help before the lease date.