Ultimate Renter’s Blog
How Long Does it Take for an Apartment to be Prepared?
So you’ve toured a number of apartments, selected one or are about to select one but wondering ‘how long it takes for an apartment to be prepared? Generally, once you sign the lease and the previous tenant moves out, it takes about 5 to 7 days for the apartment to be...
How Long Do Apartment Tours Take?
Before you decide on an apartment to rent, your first step should be to schedule a few apartment tours so you know exactly what is available in the market. Viewing apartments takes time so you need to make sure you are choosing the right apartments that fit into your...
Cost of Living Calculator – Center City vs Northeast Philly
Moving to Philly is an easy decision because of its affordable cost of living and easy access to major cities like New York and Washington D.C. If you are confused about which neighborhood is best suited to you, it's ideal to find ways to compare cost of living in...
10 Quarantine Family Activities in Your Apartment
Looking for ways to entertain everyone during quarantine and stay at home. While not an ideal situation, you can find some activities to keep yourself occupied. Here they are: 1. Family Story Time Pick a day of the week where someone in the family either reads a book...
Are New Apartments Quieter?
If you're deciding between renting an older apartment and a newly constructed apartment, you have multiple factors to consider. Likely, one of the questions on your mind is probably ‘are new apartments quieter than old ones?’ This is a common question, and an...
10 Steps to Renting an Apartment
So, you’re looking to rent an apartment for the first time, and want to know what steps you should take. Take a look below – 1. Figure out where you want to live The first step is to figure out which neighborhood you want to live in. This will of course depend on a...
10 Questions to Ask About How an Apartment is Prepared
Once you have decided on the apartment and apartment community you want to move into, before signing a lease, you should inquire about how the apartment is prepared so you're not surprised later. This is important because many apartment communities don't spend enough...
How To Choose Between Two Apartments
You’ve got it narrowed down to two apartments but are trying to figure out which apartment between the two to choose? Fortunately, there is an easy way to figure this out. You can print the below blank comparison chart, and then fill it out. Or feel free to read this...
What Makes a Good Apartment Building?
You’ve probably heard people say that you should rent in a “good apartment building”. But what makes a 'good apartment building' in the first place? What do you look for in an apartment building? These are multi-faceted questions but we will break down the factors to...
What Size is Considered a Large 1 Bedroom Apartment
So you decided a 1-bedroom apartment is well suited to your needs, but now you are wondering just ‘how big should my 1-bedroom be?’ What does a large 1 Bedroom Apartment look like? Once you understand sizes, it’s pretty straightforward. Generally speaking, a 1-bedroom...
Average Rent of a 3-Bedroom Apartment in Philadelphia?
A 3-bedroom apartment can be perfect for larger families or if you share a home with a few other people, or simply want the extra space. The average rent of a 3-bedroom apartment in Philadelphia is $2,588.00 (1), although you may end up paying more or less depending...
What Are Private Entrance Apartments?
When you live in big city apartments, privacy is often a luxury. You share common spaces with many other residents, including the lobby and entry hallway to your apartment. But, if you want to maximize your privacy, you are likely considering private entrance...