Consider the unit type, unit size, unit amenities and property amenities. There is an amazing array of unit and property amenities. There is an additional charge for some amenities but the cost for most amenities is built into the rental rate. For example, there will typically be an extra charge for cover parking or for a garage.
In most cases, you are well advised to first select the location and then select the unit type. After finding apartments which have the unit type and pricing which fit your budget, you can then review the options for both unit amenities and property amenities.
The unit type describes the number of bedrooms and bathrooms in the unit. Not having enough bathrooms can cause stress and frustration in the morning as people get ready for work and school. Most families are better off to have an adequate number of bathrooms than to have incredible amenities.
However, if you are fortunate enough to be able to afford an apartment with both ample space and an incredible array of amenities, you'll probably still have to choose. The list of amenities is so large that few properties have all available amenities. Following is a list of the unit amenities and property amenities available in at least one online apartment search service.
Unit Amenities
10 foot Ceilings
9 foot Ceilings
Bay Windows
Berber Carpet
Bookshelves
Ceiling Fans
Ceramic Tile
Computer Niche
Crown Molding
Custom Cabinetry
Dishwasher
Disposal
Dry/Wet Bar
Eat-In Kitchen
Fireplace - Gas
Fireplace - Wood Burning
Frost Free Refrigerator
Furnished Units Available
Garden Tubs
Gourmet Kitchens
Granite Countertops
Hard Wood Floors
Ice Maker Refrigerator
Intrusion Alarms
Laminate Floors
Marble Tile
Microwave
Mini-blinds
Outside Storage
Pantry
Patio/Balcony
Self Clean Ovens
Side-by-side Refrigerator
Stainless Steel Appliances
Sub-Metered Electric
Vaulted Ceilings
W/D Rental
W/D Stackable Conn
W/D Stackable Units
Walk-In Closets
Property Amenities
24hr Concierge 24hr Emergency Maintenance
Access Gates
Alarm System
Attached Garages
Business Center
Carports
Cinema Room
Clubhouse
Coffee Bar
Conference Room
Detached Garages
Dry Cleaners/Wash & Fold
Elevators
Fenced Yards
Fitness Center
Gate Attendant
Golf/Putting Green
Grocery Store/Deli
Guest Suites
Handicap Modified
High-Speed Internet
Hot Tub/Spa/Jacuzzi
Jogging Trail
Laundry Rooms
Maid Service
Manned Entry
Media Room
Mountain Bikes
On-site Daycare
Park & Ride Nearby
Parking Garage
Perimeter Fence
Personal Trainer
Playground
Racquetball Court
Reading Library
Reserved Parking
Sauna
School Bus Pick-up
Shuttle Route
Social Activities
Sports Court
Storage Area
Swimming Pools
Tanning Center
Tennis Court
Tennis Pro
Trash Pickup
Valet Trash Service
Video Library
Volleyball Court
Water Volleyballs.
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