Finding the right apartment for you can be a difficult task. 22 states have a median rent of $1,000 or more.
One option for those that are on a budget and are not looking to live with anybody else is renting a studio.
While looking for a studio may seem like a no-brainer for some, others may be looking for different alternatives. On top of this, others may not know what to look for in a studio.
What are the biggest things that you should look for in a studio? Well, here are some tips for renting a studio.
Price Importance
One thing that you should determine before you start looking for an apartment is how important the price of the apartment is for you. Since studios are pretty much the smallest type of apartment available, this is a great option for those not looking to spend a lot on an apartment.
However, there are those that are going to prefer to have a little more comfort and if that is what you want, perhaps you may want to take a second look at how much you are willing to spend.
The price can also affect the quality of your studio apartment along with the distance that you live from the center of a city. If you want to sacrifice convenience and sacrifice the quality of an apartment in favor of price, these are things that you should consider and accept before you sign on the dotted line.
Apartment Size Needs
When it comes to renting a studio, one thing that you need to consider is what your needs are when it comes to apartment size. As stated above, studios are on the smaller side so for those that are looking for just a roof over their head, it is going to be the right thing for you.
However, some people may be claustrophobic and struggle with the idea that the bed, the kitchen, and possibly a sink are all in the same room. Even having a small one bedroom can help with this because you will have somewhere you can get away from things along with more places to put your belongings.
On top of this, there are different sized studios, with some being as small as 35 square meters and perhaps others that could be nearly double the size.
Then, you could be in a situation where you have a significant other or a family member that is living with you. A studio could be very difficult living quarters for that situation because with everything in one room, you would have very little opportunity for privacy.
Be aware of what you need for apartment space and plan accordingly.
Location
Once you figure out what your price and apartment size needs are, you will need to determine what location your apartment is going to be in. Now, your price needs and location needs may give you limited options here, but there are still things that you are going to have to keep an eye on.
A big part of the location issue that you need to be aware of is safety. You may find a good studio at an affordable price, however, the catch could be that you could end up being afraid to walk outside.
It is important to do some research on the neighborhood that your potential studio apartment is going to be in that way you are comfortable not only on the inside of your building but on the outside as well.
One way that you can do this is by using a management company and having them suggest studios in the right neighborhood for you.
Landlord and Building
This may be one of the more difficult things to anticipate in advance but you should get a good sense of what sort of landlord you are dealing with before signing anything. Have a conversation with them in advance and come up with a list of questions that you are going to want to ask them.
Having a good landlord is crucial because you are going to want to have someone reliable if there is a problem with your apartment.
What if there is an electrical issue? What if there is a bug infestation? What about with water pipelines? You are going to need a landlord that will be willing to act quickly in this situation and a building that will be less likely to have these issues.
Amenities
Finally, something that you are going to want to look for when renting a studio is to figure out what amenities you want. An example of this is if there is a washing machine and a dryer in your room. If not, is there one in a more convenient part of your building?
A big amenity for some could be a designated parking space for those that use their car on a regular basis. Then, there are other amenities within the building such as a swimming pool, a gym, a barbecue, a garden, being allowed to have pets, and more.
Figure out what is important for you and decide what you are willing to sacrifice for your studio.
Start Renting a Studio
These are just five of the factors that you should consider when you are renting a studio. If you find the right amenities, landlord, price, size, and location, you should find the proper studio for you.
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