7 Questions to Ask Before Renting an Apartment

Looking for an apartment can be a stressful situation. Between finding available apartments at your preferred community and getting your credit approved, there may be certain things you overlook in the process. Before you know it, you’ve moved in and realized that your new home doesn’t have all the things you were hoping for in a new apartment.

The key is to make a list before you begin apartment searching. It’s best to decide what the top ten amenities are that you want for your new home. The amenities or features you can’t live without.

To help you out, we’ve put together a list the most important features our residents want according to a recent survey. It may not be what you think they are! To make the most out of your apartment search, compare these questions to your list of most wanted apartment features to make sure you haven’t missed anything.

1. In-home washer & dryer – Most of our residents are super busy between work and making the most of their spare time. Which is why an in-home washer and dryer is at the top of their list for apartment features. This not only saves them time but money as well. Our residents appreciate that we offer this amenity at all of our locations!
2. Transportation – How important is the commute between your new home and work? Most residents are looking for communities that are close enough to work so there isn’t a huge commute or locations that are close to public transportation.
3. Security – Want the peace of mind that your car is safe through the night because of gated parking? Are you planning on living alone and want to feel secure in your apartment knowing that security is at the front desk? Many of residents prefer a gated community for this reason alone.
4. Pet-Friendly – It’s safe to say that many of our residents are animal lovers and fur parents to a pup or kitty. At Fairfield, you can even move in with a kitten or puppy under one year old (breed and location restrictions apply for dogs). Plus we have additional pet features at select locations such as dog runs and dog washing station.
5. Walkability – Hate to get in your car? Many of our communities are in prime locations where you can walk out the door to eat, get your groceries, work out and even enjoy some nightlife.
6. Parking – This is a huge feature for some residents who prefer to have gated parking or even a reserved parking spot for their car.
7. High-speed internet – In 2017 high-speed internet reigns king as the top amenity that residents are looking for. Make sure to ask about internet services on your next apartment tour. At select locations, Fairfield offers additional internet features like cyber cafes with free, business lounges and conference rooms, all with free wi-fi.

We hope this list will guide you to the perfect apartment home fit for you! Be sure to check out our apartment search to find a Fairfield community near you.