While many apartments offer long-term options for tenants,
you may only need an apartment for a short amount of time. You may need a place
to stay for six months or less if you plan to relocate in the near future. As
you seek out an apartment with a short lease, you should look for a variety of
features.
The features will make the transition a lot easier and give
you a good place to stay through the transition stage. Check out some of the
options and have a good idea of what to look for the next time you go apartment
hunting.
Furnished Apartments
If you only plan to stay at an apartment for a short period
of time, you have no reason to waste time and money on furniture and
decorations. As you shop for apartments, look for options that are fully
furnished. Not only will you have all of the appliances you need, but the
apartments will also come with furniture to accommodate your needs.
The furniture typically includes basics like a bed, couch,
and dining room table. Extra accessories may include lamps, side tables, and a
dresser. Read full apartment listings to learn all of the furnishings the
apartment will include. Even if you have some of the furniture already, you can
keep the items in storage or at another location until you're ready to move.
Community Laundry Options
A lot of modern apartments come with washer and dryer
connections so you can easily purchase and install personal appliances. If you
are only staying at an apartment temporarily, then the last thing you want to
worry about is hauling a washer and dryer in and out of the apartment. A
community-based laundry service is one of the best options.
The washer and dryer are typically coin-based units that
multiple apartments share. If you cannot find an apartment with a laundry area,
then look for laundromats located close to potential apartments. You do not
need to use the laundry hook-ups if they are available.
Street-Level Apartments
You have to expend a lot of energy if you move multiple
times within a short time period. The problems only increase if you have to
climb multiple flights of stairs. When you rent a street-level apartment, you
will have easy access to move into and out of the apartment. If you have any
furniture, you do not need to worry about navigating up steep stairs or getting
around sharp angles.
Many street-level apartments give you the chance to park
your car close to the door as well. Easily load and unload items out of the
vehicle without the need to travel far. You could also rent a moving truck and
pull it right up to your apartment when you're moving in and out.
Single-Bedroom Apartments
Some of the more affordable apartments you can find are
single-bedroom apartments. You have much less square footage, but the
apartments are typically cheaper than multi-room options. For a temporary
situation, the compromise on space will help you save money each month.
Those monthly savings could go towards a longer-term
apartment rental at a different location or could contribute to the down
payment on a house. This is why it's important to compare prices on apartments
and find the best deals for your temporary stay.
As you compare prices, look for the utilities that come with
the apartment. A monthly rental price may seem higher, but it might include a
lot of the utilities to offset the costs. For example, an apartment could
include water, sewer, and trash fees. Some also come with free cable so you do
not need to sign a contract with a cable company to have service.
Use our services at Montgomery
Realtors
to find the apartment you're looking for. We will help you seek
out short-term leases and apartments with the features you need.
