Whether it’s your first rental experience or your last, finding the perfect apartment that fits both your lifestyle and budget isn’t going to be easy. Being the capital city of America and home to around 633,000 people, Washington DC is a highly sought-after city for home seekers. If you’re looking for a furnished apartments in Washington DC, these tips are exactly what you need to make an informed decision.
Think about the future
You need to ask yourself relevant questions before making a decision to lease an apartment. Do you need a doorman? Will you want an elevator? Do you want pets? How will you commute? How many bedrooms do you need? What’s your budget? Where can you have your laundry done?
If you’re planning on a long term lease, then you should also think about whether or not you’re planning on having (more) children so that you can choose an apartment that has enough bedrooms and other amenities that you’ll need close by.
Use the power of the internet
Moving to a new city can be daunting and if you don’t know the area well, it can be difficult to choose a place to live. This is where the power of the internet comes in. Use free property listings to check out local neighborhoods, statistics, the cost of living, and also where is going to be the best for your money.
Consider your neighbors
Unless you’ve got millions (and let’s face it, if you did, it’s unlikely you’d be looking for a rental apartment), you’re pretty much guaranteed to have neighbors somewhere close to your new apartment. Even if you’re not the type to befriend neighbors, it’s important to think of how their lifestyle could affect yours. For example, if you plan on having get-togethers at your new apartment and your neighbors are of the older generation, you might find that you clash or even worse, that they complain about you to your landlord.
The same idea applies if you’ve got small children and your neighbors like to party. Take time to get to know the neighborhood and speak to some of the residents before making a decision that could impact you for many years to come.
Compare living costs with average wages
Most cities in the USA have different living costs than the next one along, and it’s something that’s super important to consider early on. Perhaps you’re choosing to move to Washington DC for work and already have a well-paid job lined up, so the living costs aren’t something you’re worried about. However, if you’re moving for any other reasons, it’s important to compare living costs with average wages to make sure that you can work out your budget properly.
Have your lease checked over
Before signing a lease, we strongly recommend that a local Realtor or lawyer look over the lease to ensure that it is a) a standard, unsurprising lease and b) legitimate. Does your lease allow pets? Once you’re happy with your lease and you’ve covered all of the above points too, it’s time to begin looking forward to your new apartment in Washington DC!
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