{"id":15042,"date":"2022-08-04T15:57:15","date_gmt":"2022-08-04T15:57:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/?p=15042"},"modified":"2024-10-31T19:56:15","modified_gmt":"2024-10-31T19:56:15","slug":"what-to-consider-before-signing-an-apartment-lease","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/what-to-consider-before-signing-an-apartment-lease\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Consider Before Signing an Apartment Lease"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_38 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Jump Ahead To: <\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/what-to-consider-before-signing-an-apartment-lease\/#INTERIOR\" title=\"INTERIOR\">INTERIOR<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/what-to-consider-before-signing-an-apartment-lease\/#Washer_and_Dryer\" title=\"Washer and Dryer\">Washer and Dryer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/what-to-consider-before-signing-an-apartment-lease\/#Heating_and_Cooling\" title=\"Heating and Cooling\u00a0\">Heating and Cooling\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/what-to-consider-before-signing-an-apartment-lease\/#Amenities\" title=\"Amenities\u00a0\">Amenities\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/what-to-consider-before-signing-an-apartment-lease\/#EXTERIOR\" title=\"EXTERIOR\u00a0\">EXTERIOR\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/what-to-consider-before-signing-an-apartment-lease\/#Parking\" title=\"Parking\">Parking<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/what-to-consider-before-signing-an-apartment-lease\/#Location\" title=\"Location\u00a0\">Location\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/what-to-consider-before-signing-an-apartment-lease\/#Neighborhood\" title=\"Neighborhood\u00a0\">Neighborhood\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\r\n<p>On the hunt for an apartment? Here is a list of things to consider when apartment shopping that will save you time and money. Looking for a house? We\u2019ve got tips for you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/what-to-consider-before-buying-a-house\/\">here!<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"INTERIOR\"><\/span>INTERIOR<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Washer_and_Dryer\"><\/span><strong>Washer and Dryer<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Ask yourself: is having a washer and dryer in your apartment a non-negotiable? If you don\u2019t mind making small talk with your neighbors while folding your clothes, you can typically save money by choosing an apartment with a shared laundry facility.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heating_and_Cooling\"><\/span><strong>Heating and Cooling<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>When taking a tour of a place, ask the apartment manager the estimated monthly price of the unit\u2019s heating and cooling bills in the winter and summer, respectively. If you notice that either price is abnormally high, the building may not be energy efficient (many older buildings require more energy to heat and cool than newer buildings). Other factors like the size of your apartment and the state you live in will largely determine how much you\u2019ll pay monthly; check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.move.org\/utility-bills-101\/\">this post from Move.org<\/a> for some benchmark averages.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Amenities\"><\/span><strong>Amenities\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>It\u2019s important to ask yourself what amenities are truly important to you. Be realistic about what you\u2019ll actually utilize on a daily basis (versus \u201cnice to have\u201d amenities).As you\u2019re touring, keep a mental note of the amenities \u2013 e.g. a pool, gym, or dog park \u2013 that stand out to you.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"EXTERIOR\"><\/span><strong>EXTERIOR<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Parking\"><\/span><strong>Parking<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Be aware of what the parking situation is like when you tour. The rent might seem reasonable, but does it come with accessible parking? Ask if parking is included in rent, an extra expense, or free-for-all street parking.\u00a0<\/p><div class=\"getbe-middle\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; \" id=\"getbe-443095377\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/book\/service\/\" aria-label=\"The Better Way to Move\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"The Better Way to Move\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" width=\"600\" height=\"160\" style=\" max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/600x160.png\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/600x160.png 600w, https:\/\/www.bellhopblog.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/600x160-300x80.png 300w\"><\/a><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Location\"><\/span><strong>Location<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Location, location, location! Don\u2019t let a beautiful apartment in a less-than-convenient place win over your heart. Consider things like your work commute, proximity to friends and family, and ease of access to the interstate. All of these things will affect your quality of life on a daily basis, even if they seem insignificant in\u00a0 the moment.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Neighborhood\"><\/span><strong>Neighborhood<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Finding a safe area is a must! Read through the apartment building\u2019s reviews, as well as neighborhood reviews, and prioritize what is important to you (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.niche.com\">Niche.com<\/a> is a great resource for neighborhood-level data in many towns and cities). If your apartment is in a newly developed area, you\u2019ll want to find out if there is going to be constant, noisy construction in the vicinity. Speaking of noise, it\u2019s usually a good idea to consider your neighbors. For example, if you want to live in a relatively quiet place, you\u2019d be wise to avoid an apartment building with lots of college kids.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>There are a lot of considerations to take into account when you\u2019re choosing a home, but hopefully, these tips will help you hone in on what\u2019s most important. Good luck!<\/p>\r\n<p>Got an upcoming move? Let us help. We have <a href=\"\/ga\/atlanta\/movers\/\">local movers in Atlanta<\/a>, as well as 50+ other locations all over the country. We can also help with <a href=\"\/ga\/atlanta\/long-distance-movers\/\">long-distance moves in Atlanta<\/a>, or wherever you&#8217;re headed.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p>Lastly, if you&#8217;ve found the perfect apartment for you, here&#8217;s a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getbellhops.com\/blog\/how-to-compare-moving-company-quotes\/\">guide<\/a> that may assist with selecting a moving company to help with the transition.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On the hunt for an apartment? 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