Renting Without A "Fideiussione" Bank Gaurantee? Any Issues?

Hi,

I'm moving to Italy as an EU citizen (won't get residency until I have an apartment).

How are landlords on potential tenants without a bank guarantee?
Need Italian bank acct for bank guarantee
Need apartment for Italian bank acct
Lolol hi, Italian bureaucracy.

Do people offer a higher deposit/more rent up-front?
Has this been a non-issue?
Experiences welcome, please!