Moving into a new apartment comes with its own host of challenges and, for the sake of speed, it can be easy to focus on speed when a half-decent apartment shows up. But there are some signs that you shouldn’t ignore when renting a new apartment — even if it means delaying the process further. One of these is simply the vibe of the neighborhood, and others are storage and potential repair work. You’ll thank yourself later when you’ve found somewhere you’ll really enjoy.
Key Takeaways:
- Check out the neighborhood at different times and on different days because an area that seems quiet during the week might attract a noisy crowd on weekends.
- An apartment might look bigger when it’s empty, to make sure you really have enough room for storage.
- Examine the layout of the apartment and try to see if there are any issues involving the accessibility of furniture, appliances, and even of the apartment itself.
“You don’t want to find out the hard way that there is no functional air conditioning and no timeline for repairs.”