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...
Leasing an Apartment
The Apartment Leasing process is easier when you understand the importance of a lease, what goes into a lease, and the right questions to ask.
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...
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...
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...
What Are the Pros and Cons of Living on Different Apartment Floors?
So you're at the point where you have identified which apartment complex you want to live in, but are trying to figure out which apartment floor should you choose to live on? A low floor or high floor?ย 1st or 2nd floor? There are pros and cons to each... Quick...
10 Essential Questions to Ask About How an Apartment is Prepared
Once you have decided on the apartment and apartment community you want to move into, before signing a lease, you should inquire about how the apartment is prepared so you're not surprised later. This is important because many apartment communities don't spend enough...
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....
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...
How Apartment Sizes Have Changed in Philadelphia Over the Last 70 Years
Philly Apartments have actually been growing in size, until recently... If you read the real estate section of the news or attend real estate conferences, conventional wisdom today is that apartment sizes are getting smaller. There are a myriad of reportsย nationwide...
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...
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...
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...