Important Facts/Tips To Narrow Your Apartment Search

Price - If you compare the total rental price over the course of the lease term, for example, one apartment community may have a higher monthly rent but if they're offering a free rent special of 1 or 2 months free, that can lower the total price significantly over a 12 to 15 month lease term. Not all properties will allow you to prorate the free rent special, but you can do it yourself, call me and I'll explain.

Laundry facilities - You know you’ll be spending time doing laundry, so you might favor the complex that provides you with a washer and dryer in the apartment, over those which provide shared laundry facilities on site. If one apartment comes with a connection and another comes with a washer and dryer already installed, you might factor in the cost of renting or buying new units before you make your decision. Washer/dryer rental can run $40 to $50 monthly.

Lease Terms - Keep in mind that specials offered rarely apply to anything less than a 12 month or 13 month lease term. While 6 month leases are still offered at many apartment communities, it will almost increase rental rate.  Short term leases, 3 to 5 months for example are not always offered. Additionally a short term lease can significantly increase the rate and factor in majority of management companies use dynamic pricing software to set rental prices. 

I'll help you find the best properties to suit your needs however if it's a short term lease you need, it may be a corporate style apartment. Corporate rentals include rent, furniture, utility allowances, cable, internet, and housewares, maid service is an additional fee but they come at a premium rental price as they're set up as move -in ready. They are slightly less than extended stay hotels and  offer lifestyle amenities and conveniences that a typical hotel may not including being pet friendly.  

Water, sewer, trash, gas, and pest control are additional fees paid separately by the renter. There are only a handful of properties that don't charge these fees additionally - the vast majority do. There are some properties that charge a community or amenity fee and some charge for parking, gate cards, and gym keys.

All bills paid or utilities included apartments - there are a handful of apartments available in various areas throughout Houston. They are older built communities with interior and amenity upgrades and are at a higher price. Contact me for more information. There are some all bills paid properties in  Clear Lake and Spring Branch, near the Galleria in uptown Houston and a few other neighborhoods. 

Location, Location, Location - One apartment may be closer to work, ensuring a shorter commute. Another may be within walking distance of a grocery store, and shopping. Still another may be close to school, public transportation, a dog park or even a favorite pub or restaurant to meet up with your friends and colleagues. It's always a good idea to put in the apartment’s address into Google Maps to measure the time to travel to important daily destinations. My free apartment search package comes with maps, directions, amenities and all the detailed information you'll need to be able to decide which property is the right one for you. Please visit our Areas page to see the different areas and locations AptExpert.com covers, we can help you with all Houston neighborhoods and beyond! 

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