TIPS FOR

FIRST APARTMENT

FINDING YOUR

Find a property that is close to campus. That’s especially

important for freshman students, who are still finding

their way.

Choose a student housing property, which offers

programs tailored for college students instead of just a

“box” in which to live.

Ask how the model apartment you are shown differs

from the one you will rent.

Take a left-turn on the property tour to make sure the

rest of the property is not significantly different from

the parts shown to you by the leasing consultant.

Drive around the property and visit it at night. You

want to make sure it is the type of environment in

which you will feel comfortable living.

Read the lease because it is a binding document and

represents a long-term commitment.

Ask what is included in your monthly

rent (e.g. cable, utilities, etc.) and make

sure to plan for any costs that are not

included.

Make the trip to campus from the

property to see how much time the

trip takes and whether you can

walk/bike to campus.

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