I've used 4mm click type vinyl plank from lumber liquidators. It looks very beautiful and so far it's been OK and looks great. The thing I like about the click fit versus the glue strip is it seems easier to repair if needed. I've heard that in some situatons the glue strip can start coming apart, but so can the click fit type. Click type is more expensive and the thicker you get, the more expensive it gets. The good thing is it's easy for a DIYer and it doesn't get damaged by water. Nothing is indestructable. If you are not sure, you could first try it in a small area to see how you like it.
I've used 4mm click type vinyl plank from lumber liquidators. It looks very beautiful and so far it's been OK and looks great. The thing I like about the click fit versus the glue strip is it seems easier to repair if needed. I've heard that in some situatons the glue strip can start coming apart, but so can the click fit type. Click type is more expensive and the thicker you get, the more expensive it gets. The good thing is it's easy for a DIYer and it doesn't get damaged by water. Nothing is indestructable. If you are not sure, you could first try it in a small area to see how you like it.
The vinyl stick down strips are inexpensive and easy to install. They are way more resillient than laminate and if you damage a few strips you can replace those instead of having to rip up half the room just to repair. Its similliar to what they have in walmart in the clothes sections. C+ renters, seems to me I would go with something as neautral as possible, you will be replacing it soon.
C+ rental? I wouldn't worry too much about your tenant pool's needs. Clean and maintained should be your expectation, whatever's cheapest and durable should be your "taste level". :)
I would get the best looking but cheapest and sturdiest flooring I could find that works with your subfloor. What's your subfloor and its condition? I used these Armstrong peel and stick squares at $.75/sq ft from Home Depot in a small kitchen and bath. Works great if you have the right subfloor. It's much, much thicker and sturdier than the vinyl peel and stick of years past. It's hard and textured, doesn't scratch and the adhesive is strong. It's been in place two years and holding well. Can't beat the price, especially if you don't need any subfloor repairs or prep.
Yes, if your definition of C+ is the same as mine. Really depends the whole picture...how nice is the entire building, what's customary for the neighborhood, etc. I agree with whoever posted above that you'll be replacing it soon enough if your tenants are what I'm use to in C+ areas. If I wanted to do a rental living room flooring once and spend the money up front, I'd tile it.
Where is the property? Tile is pretty standard in rentals these days and lots of tenants like it. You can do tile pretty affordably in most parts of CA.