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Nailing down the perfect 1 bedroom apartment rental

If you're new to the area, get a map and drive around various neighborhoods to get a flavor of the different areas, ones you feel comfortable about and suit your taste in architecture, proximity to parks, public transportation, shopping or whatever environment makes you happy. Take notes on each district, listing points which will help you remember one from another. Now that you know which areas appeal to you, you won't waste time going to look at an apartment which is attractively priced, with a glossy description in the ad, located in a crime ridden neighborhood. If you're already familiar with this town or city, you'll be able to confine your search for that 1 bedroom apartment rental to neighborhoods you know are acceptable to you.

If you find that all of the apartments in neighborhoods you liked are way out of your price range, you can either decide a studio apartment will work for your situation, or continue your search in areas close to these pricey paragons.

Looking for an apartment can be time consuming, so it will save you time and disappointment, if you ask the owner or agent a few questions over the phone before taking a look.

Everyone has certain amenities that are important to them. For example, if you do not want to park your car on the street, you'll want to ask about parking. A large apartment complex, with gated parking, provides an element of safety and the assurance of a parking spot that's yours. Perhaps you absolutely hate having to lug laundry down to the laundromat. If you must have a tub, rather than just a stall shower, ask about this on the phone. Query on anything that's a deal-breaker for you. Other amenities include elevators, dishwashers, fireplaces and hot tubs or gym room facilities. Once you've established that the apartment rental passes muster with your requirements, it's time to make an appointment to see this potentially perfect 1 bedroom apartment rental.

When you arrive for a visual inspection, you can assess the layout, room sizes, and window locations. Does the kitchen suit your needs? Is there sufficient closet space? Unless you're very lucky, there's probably a couple of things you won't like. Perfection is in short supply, so if your only problem is a rather ugly 1970s yellow gold shag rug, just remind yourself that's what large rugs cover best! This may well be your perfect 1 bedroom apartment rental, so don't let it slip through your fingers either.

Now you're prepared to put down a deposit, right? Nope. Just a few more questions of a more practical and legal nature. Area any utilities included? Is this 1 bedroom apartment rental on offer as a month-to-month arrangement or a yearly lease?

The last tip is so obviously important, but so often ignored. Read the contract terms of the agreement on your new 1 bedroom apartment rental! You could be tossed out for lack of having read the dictum, 'No loud music after 10pm'.

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