Why are apartment balconies the new hottest feature?

Home | Blog | Why are apartment balconies the new hottest feature?

Reading Time: ( Word Count: )

Apartment hunters today are now on the lookout for one hot feature above most others – a balcony. With balconies being a rarer find in bustling cities (for example, 97% of apartments in Philadelphia do not have balconies), this is a great benefit to have if you enjoy the outdoors because you get access to fresh air without having to leave the comfort of your home – making it a core addition to apartment living. So, why are balconies the new hottest feature? Let’s take a look at five of these reasons:

Enjoy your own privacy

Can You Stay in an Apartment Forever | Beautiful Apartment Balcony | phillyaptrentals.com

In heavily occupied apartment buildings or public spaces, it can be extremely hard to find privacy and quiet when you are outside. You either have other residents around, people talking and so much more. If you just need a place to relax and escape to get your ‘me time’ fix, an apartment balcony is the perfect solution.

No need to come in contact with others

Apart from giving you privacy, an apartment balcony with adequate space allows you to enjoy an outdoor lifestyle without the need to come in contact with neighbors or strangers – something everyone is made more aware of in the face of today’s social distancing guidelines. You can get as much fresh air as you like without needing to leave your apartment, get in an elevator and touch any public areas if you had your own private balcony connected to your apartment.

Use it as you need

With your own apartment balcony, you can do what you want with it (of course within the terms of your lease). Relax, read, add a table and chair for entertaining, talk on the phone and so much more. You can decorate to meet your needs or preferences based on your lifestyle without worrying about it affecting your neighbors. You can come and go without disturbing others or making arrangements. You can enjoy the early morning sun or watch a beautiful sunset, or the still of the late night, it is totally up to you.

Flexible functionality

Besides offering fresh air, your apartment balcony can function as an alternative for multiple other tasks. You want to eat a meal outside or drink a glass of wine while you watch the stars from the privacy of your home. It’s a space where you can be with family or spend time alone and disconnect from modern technologies and be within feet of reconnecting to a desktop computer or other device. If you are stuck working from home during this pandemic, you could take in some fresh air quickly, and easily return to your interior workspace.

Impression of extra space

One of the obvious benefits is that a balcony gives the impression of much large extra space then its actual measurements would suggest. It provides a seamless outdoor-indoor living opportunity and can even make a smaller apartment feel less cramped.

With so many benefits, it’s no wonder that renters today are increasingly looking for rental apartments with balconies.

 

Subscribe

* indicates required

Don't Forget to Share this post! If you like it!

Fidelity Management – Our content has been featured or mentioned nationally by some of the industry’s best websites including:
ApartmentGuide | Rent.com | MyFirstAmartment | RENTCafe | The Balance …and many more

Tags

Categories

Finding an Apartment

i

Leasing an Apartment

Living in an Apartment

Moving Into an Apartment

Neighborhoods

Things to Do In Philly

News and Announcements

Editor’s Picks

Ben Franklin Bridge leading into Philadelphia at sunset

Subscribe

Stay a Smart Renter. Join the Group!

* indicates required

Related Articles

Decorating Ideas for Smaller Apartment Bathrooms

Decorating Ideas for Smaller Apartment Bathrooms

When it comes to the bathroom, many tenants feel that decorating is a big challenge due to its small size and lack of flexibility. Thankfully, bathroom decor doesn't have to be complicated. There are plenty of ways tenants can spruce up their bathrooms without...

read more
Can I Sublet My Apartment?

Can I Sublet My Apartment?

If you are renting an apartment and have considered subletting, you’ve come to the right place. What Is Subletting? Since you found this article, you might already know what subletting is. But just in case, subletting is a term used to define the act of releasing your...

read more
0 Shares
Skip to main content
Share via
Copy link
Powered by Social Snap