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Is a Studio Apartment Cheaper Than A One Bedroom?

Is a Studio Apartment Cheaper Than A One Bedroom?

Is a studio apartment cheaper than a one bedroom? Yes, a studio apartment is almost always cheaper than a one-bedroom apartment in terms of a total dollars per month, but usually more expensive on a dollar-per-square-foot basis. Quick Summary Video (if you...

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What is a month to month lease?

What is a month to month lease?

A month-to-month lease is exactly what it sounds like - generally a 1 (one) month lease that extends or automatically renews on a monthly basis unless and until either party provides notice of non-renewal. What notice period is given for a month-to-month lease? For...

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What Size is Considered a Big 2-Bedroom Apartment?

What Size is Considered a Big 2-Bedroom Apartment?

So you decided on a 2-bedroom apartment and are trying to figure out if the floor plan you picked out is large enough. Just what is considered a large 2-bedroom apartment? A 2 bedroom apartment size is much different from a 1 bedroom apartment size. A 2-bedroom...

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Do Totally Soundproof Apartments Exist?

Do Totally Soundproof Apartments Exist?

While there is no such thing as a totally soundproof apartment, there are differences in sound control between buildings. Some apartment complexes are built with extremely high sound control ratings (also known as STC ratings - sound transmission class). This means...

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How To Choose Between Two Apartments

How To Choose Between Two Apartments

You've got your apartment search to two apartments, but you are trying to figure out which apartment between the two to choose? Fortunately, there is an easy way to choose. Follow the steps below. At the bottom is a worksheet, you can use to easily compare apartments....

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What Size is Considered a Large 1 Bedroom Apartment

What Size is Considered a Large 1 Bedroom Apartment

Are you trying to figure out how big a one-bedroom apartment you need? Generally speaking, a 1-bedroom apartment should be at least 450 square feet. Anything less than that is usually considered a studio apartment. By way of example, a 2 car garage in a house is about...

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Why Americans Don’t Call Apartments ‘Flats’

Why Americans Don’t Call Apartments ‘Flats’

Whether you're American or British, you'll understand the term 'home'. Everyone uses it to refer to where you live no matter what type of property you are in. But specific homes may have different terms. Ever wondered about the term 'flats' and why it's used in UK and...

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When Do Apartment Leases Usually Start?

When Do Apartment Leases Usually Start?

Apartment leases typically start on the 1st of the month in the U.S.; however, it is not uncommon for a lease to start mid-month (as many landlords will start a lease the moment the previous tenant moves out and the apartment is cleaned and ready for you to take...

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What is a Cable-Ready Apartment?

What is a Cable-Ready Apartment?

While there are plenty of internet-based TV streaming services today such as Hulu, NetFlix, and Disney+, many people still prefer good old-fashioned cable for things like watching sports and listening to the news. Have you ever seen an apartment listing that says...

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