{"id":76739,"date":"2022-06-27T08:37:03","date_gmt":"2022-06-27T15:37:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/?p=76739"},"modified":"2022-08-10T08:38:56","modified_gmt":"2022-08-10T15:38:56","slug":"apartment-amenities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/apartment-amenities\/","title":{"rendered":"63 Apartment Amenities to Consider Adding to Your List"},"content":{"rendered":"

Every apartment building offers a different set of amenities to its residents. Amenities can be small \u2013 think microwave \u2013 or large, like an oversized swimming pool. Some apartment buildings offer all the bells and whistles, while others stick to the necessities.<\/span><\/p>\n

Which apartment amenities are most important to you?<\/span><\/p>\n

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What are apartment amenities?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Apartment amenities are non-essential resources available to the residents in an apartment building. They’re available either inside rooms or somewhere on the property, for all apartment residents to share.<\/span><\/p>\n

Amenities can also be outside the apartment building. These can include things like easy access to public transportation.<\/span><\/p>\n

Apartment amenities are features, but not all features are amenities. Amenities aren’t needed to live in the apartment, but essential features usually are. Features like sinks, toilets, and lights aren’t amenities unless they go above and beyond their normal function. If the lights include smart technology or the toilets have bidets built in, they could be considered amenities.<\/span><\/p>\n

Every apartment complex offers different amenities that can also change over time with renter demand.<\/span><\/p>\n

Are apartment amenities included in the rent?<\/span><\/h2>\n

If you see an apartment building with a state-of-the-art fitness center or handy pet spa, you might wonder if you have to pay extra to use them.<\/span><\/p>\n

The good news is that apartment amenities are almost always included in your rent. Your rent might be a little higher than the apartment next door, but you can probably use that gym, pet spa, or yoga room as much as you want without paying anything extra.<\/span><\/p>\n

To be safe, read your <\/span>lease agreement<\/span><\/a> thoroughly before you sign it and ask the property manager if there are any extra fees. That way, there won’t be any surprises later on.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ranking your top amenities<\/span><\/h2>\n

Take a look at some of the most common amenities, and make a “must-have” list of all your top amenities and how they stack up against each other. While you’re looking at <\/span>apartments for rent<\/span><\/a>, tell each leasing agent about your list and ask which features the units and overall complex offer.<\/span><\/p>\n

Once you find the right complex, carefully read the lease from start to finish. It should spell out exactly which amenities they offer, whether they’ll cost anything, and how you can access each one.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re renting with a pet or might get one in the future, check any pet policies in the lease. If they’re allowed, see which pet amenities the apartment offers and decide how much you value those perks.<\/span><\/p>\n

Which basic features should all apartments include?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Every unit should include things like reliable electricity, water, and sewage. Features that can be hard to go without, but aren’t always required, include:<\/span><\/p>\n