Top Qualities To Look For In A New Apartment To Rent

Written by Posted On Thursday, 01 June 2017 15:53

Renting a new apartment is undoubtedly a big decision to make.


Once you consider that you’ll be living in this apartment for the next several months if not years, it’s important that you select one that meets each of your needs and expectations so you’ll be genuinely happy to live there.

Here are the top qualities to look for in a new apartment to rent:

1. A Convenient Layout

The first quality you want to look for in a new apartment is the general layout of it. When touring potential apartments to rent, many people will focus on the square footage. But rather than focus on the actual footage, focus instead on how space is used. It’s perfectly possible for a smaller apartment to make wiser use of space than a larger one.

The layout of your apartment is important because it affects several things: if the apartment in general is convenient for you, where you place your furniture, what type or size of furniture you can even have, how much storage space you have available, and so on. Speaking of storage…

2. Plenty Of Storage Space

The next quality to look for is the amount of space dedicated to where you can store your possessions. Perhaps the one storage room that receives the most amount of attention from apartment shoppers is the closet. A growing trend is for newer apartments to have a walk-in closet, as they are large enough for storing more items beyond clothes and shoes.

However, the closet isn’t the only storage area to inspect. You also want to be sure to check out how much space there is for storing things in rooms such as the bathroom and kitchen (your towels, personal hygiene items, cooking utensils, and pots and pans all need places to go).

3. High Quality Appliances

Most apartments these days come with basic appliances such as a refrigerator, dishwasher, oven, and so on. But don’t make the mistake of not inspecting these appliances to confirm they are in good working condition.

Actually open the doors to each of your appliances and look for any signs of wear or damage. Take note of the brands of the appliances as well, and conduct research into their energy saving qualities (which can help lower your utility bill each month).

4. Low Noise

Noise from your neighbors and the surrounding environment is something you should expect from living with neighbors, but it’s still highly desirable for the noise to be kept as low as possible. Easily one of the most important reasons to tour an apartment in person is so you can listen in on any noise that’s going on, whether it’s from the neighbors or traffic.

Renting Your Next Apartment

Choosing a new apartment to rent may be a big decision, but fortunately, it does not need to be a stressful decision. All it comes down to is knowing what you need to look for so you can make the best decision possible.

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