{"id":75206,"date":"2022-03-10T14:16:58","date_gmt":"2022-03-10T22:16:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/?p=75206"},"modified":"2022-07-06T09:56:55","modified_gmt":"2022-07-06T16:56:55","slug":"walk-up-apartment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/walk-up-apartment\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a Walk-Up Apartment? The Pros and Cons"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A walk-up apartment is just one of the many different apartments out there. These apartments have been around for centuries and were a very popular option for renters before elevators. Although not the most convenient, it\u2019s a great choice for those that don\u2019t mind the extra exercise. Located in older buildings and urban areas like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/35948\/NY\/Manhattan\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manhattan, NY<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, this apartment is a great alternative for people looking for a more affordable <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/rentals\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rental home<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Read on to learn if a walk-up apartment is a good fit for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-75207\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Walk-Up-Apartment.jpg\" alt=\"Walk Up Apartment\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Walk-Up-Apartment.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Walk-Up-Apartment-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Walk-Up-Apartment-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Walk-Up-Apartment-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Walk-Up-Apartment-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Walk-Up-Apartment-945x630.jpg 945w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Walk-Up-Apartment-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is a walk-up apartment?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A walk-up apartment is a type of apartment that doesn\u2019t have elevators; so stairs are the primary way to navigate throughout the building. These apartments usually don\u2019t exceed more than 5-7 floors and can include a studio, one-bedroom, and multi-bedroom layout, depending on the building. Since they\u2019re often in older buildings, many of these apartments have a historic style to them. They can include features like exposed brick, original crown molding, and bay windows.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the advantages and disadvantages of walk-up apartments?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When deciding if a walk-up apartment is right for you, you\u2019ll want to consider your budget, size requirements, and where you want to live. Check out these pros and cons to help you make your decision.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advantages<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Affordability: <\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walk-up apartments are generally cheaper than similar apartments in the same area due partly to their lack of elevators. Since there are no elevators, tenants looking for convenience typically seek out other apartment styles, driving the demand for walk-up apartments down. Normally, these types of apartments don\u2019t have a doorman, which can also contribute to lower rent.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Location: <\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since walk-up apartments are popular throughout dense historic cities, they\u2019re often located in community-oriented areas. Depending on the city, these apartments can be built close to mass transit, shops, and restaurants.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Privacy: <\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Located in smaller buildings, these apartments have generally fewer tenants, meaning more privacy for everyone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Exercise: <\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While some may consider the lack of an elevator a disadvantage, if you look at it from a glass half full perspective, it can be beneficial to live in a building with stairs. More stairs mean you\u2019ll definitely get those steps in.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Historic style: <\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A walk-up apartment can encompass everything that makes a historic building special. From checkered floors and exposed beams to original hardwood flooring and unique layouts, these apartments are full of character.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disadvantages<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Stairs, stairs, and more stairs: <\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Living on the top floor may seem like a dream, but if you\u2019re living in a walk-up apartment, it can be a nightmare. Carrying groceries, running errands, and commuting are factors you\u2019ll want to consider when moving.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Moving: <\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moving your belongings up and down multiple flights of stairs can be a lot of work. Whether you\u2019re moving in or out of a walk-up apartment, you may want to think about recruiting your friends and family to help.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Older buildings: <\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although older buildings do provide vintage charm, you\u2019re more likely to find outdated amenities and appliances. Since the building is older, there are most likely thin walls and floors, so hopefully, your neighbors aren\u2019t too noisy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Not ADA accessible: <\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most significant downsides of walk-up apartments is that they aren\u2019t ADA accessible. If having to walk up and down multiple flights of stairs is an issue, a walk-up apartment is likely not the right option for you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-75208\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Walk-Up-Apartment-image-2.jpg\" alt=\"Walk Up Apartment - interior\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Walk-Up-Apartment-image-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Walk-Up-Apartment-image-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Walk-Up-Apartment-image-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Walk-Up-Apartment-image-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Walk-Up-Apartment-image-2-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Walk-Up-Apartment-image-2-945x630.jpg 945w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Walk-Up-Apartment-image-2-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FAQs about walk-up apartments\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where can you find walk-up apartments?<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Commonly found in heavily populated cities like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/1826\/MA\/Boston\/apartments-for-rent\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boston, MA<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, walk-up apartments are generally located in neighborhoods of cities close to various amenities the city offers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How much does a walk-up apartment cost?<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on the city in which you\u2019re apartment hunting, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/news\/redfin-rental-report-january-2022\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">asking rents<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for these types of apartments will vary. When compared to another style of apartment with similar square footage, walk-up apartments may generally go for around a few hundred dollars less a month.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Will packages arrive at my door?<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since walk-ups hardly ever have a doorman, there\u2019s no one in the lobby to accept your packages. If your apartment complex has a mail-room or a parcel hub, your packages will likely be here rather than directly at your door or with the doorman.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to style walk-up apartments<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just like with any home, you want your apartment to feel<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> cozy, comfortable, and functional. We spoke to experts who shared their insights on how to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/upgrade-your-home-style\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\">upgrade your home<\/a> with light items that won&#8217;t be hard to move upstairs. Here is what they had to say:<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mirrors<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We spoke to EE Ward, an<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/eeward.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> award-winning Columbus Mover<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> who suggests using mirrors to brighten the space. \u201cMirrors can be a decorative and subtle way to enlarge a room and use the light in the room to project and create more light. By hanging mirrors, even small ones on the wall and in-wall groupings, you can help to make the room larger and reflect existing lights.\u201d He continues by saying, \u201cHang a mirror directly across from a window or at a 90-degree angle. This will reflect the light coming through into previously dark areas of the apartment.\u201d All different sizes of mirrors have the same effect, which makes this item a great piece to incorporate into any home.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Futons<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using futons is a great multifunctional way to maximize space in an apartment. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cFutons are a great way to sit or sleep, more comfortable and easier to move than a sleep-sofa,\u201d says <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/siestasleepworks.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Siesta Sleepworks<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. \u201cInterchangeable covers make it easy for cleaning or changing the look of your room.\u201d A good quality futon is a great alternative for having a mattress and a couch. This can save you space and a trip upstairs!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ottomans<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having multi-purpose furniture will help with the long haul up the stairs and will help make your apartment seem bigger. Another important furniture piece that can be used in various ways is ottomans.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To give you an idea of how versatile this furniture piece is, Elise Gabrielson from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/crypton.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Crypton Home Fabric<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> gave us her insights, \u201cThese little upholstered cuties can be used for adding cushy, comfy seating to any room or adding a tray to use them as little side tables or even grouped together for a coffee table.\u201d Gabrielson continues, \u201cA bonus is that some of them even have a little interior storage space. When not in use, they can tuck easily under a console table and look pretty there, too. Get ones covered in a performance fabric, so they repel spills, are easily cleanable, and will still look like new when you\u2019re ready to move into a bigger space.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shelving<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A key factor in deciding which type of furniture is right for you is the way you use it, says product discovery platform <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/mavigadget.com\/collections\/space-saving-furniture-items\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow external noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mavigadget.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u201c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you need extra space in your bathroom, office, living room, or even a bedroom, invest in shelving with a fold-out table. Such a product gives you plenty of room for books and knick-knacks. It also has a feature that lets you use it as a workspace and dining table.\u201d Adding simple shelving for storage will be easier to bring upstairs than an awkward bulky dresser.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The bottom line when it comes to walk-up apartments<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you start touring apartments, you need to know what you\u2019re looking for. If your need for elevators and a doorman is a top priority, these style apartments aren\u2019t for you. But if you don\u2019t mind stairs, are looking for a more affordable apartment, and are determined to live in a specific location, walk-up apartments might be the perfect fit.\u00a0 There are plenty of apartment styles and options out there, you may wonder if a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.com\/blog\/walk-up-apartments\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">walk-up apartment is good for you<\/a>. It\u2019s important to think about your priorities and do the necessary research so you know what to look for.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A walk-up apartment is just one of the many different rental styles you can choose from. 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