I would like to share some list of questions categorized that need to be asked oneself before looking an apartment. These questions I have prepared when I am moving into San Diego apartment after my first job. Make sure your selected apartment fits your needs. Keep this with you, as a reminder, when looking for apartments. The list goes like this:
What rooms do you want? Do you need an extra room for?
- An office
- A studio
- A sewing room
How much closet and storage space do you need?
Number of bedrooms and bathrooms?
What size of an apartment do you want?
How many square feet do you want?
How big of a kitchen?
How much counter space?
· Rooms big enough for large furniture?
· Queen or king-size mattress
· Extra-long couch
· Large area rug
· Long sectional desk
· Exercise equipment
· Piano
What amenities would you like?
Amenities tend to increase the rent, so prioritize the essential amenities.
· Elevator
· Intercom system
· Doorman or other security system
· Handicap-friendly
· Parking lot
· Cable TV
· Pool or Gym
· Specific Kitchen Appliances
· Air Conditioning
· Washer and Dryer
Do you want specific features?
· Hardwood floors
· Large windows and bright light (maybe for houseplants)
· High ceilings
· Beautiful view
· Proximity to places you enjoy visiting: park, bookstore, library, gym, shopping mall, cafes, or restaurants.