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Security Deposit
In order to lease an apartment, most property management companies or landlords will require a security depost. This serves as a protection for the landlord in the event that there are repairs or deep cleaning (beyond normal wear and tear) that needs to be done after you’ve moved out, and usually costs equal to or less than your monthly rent payments, but this can vary greatly. With proper upkeep and pre-move-out cleaning, you should be able to get your whole security deposit back.
Moving costs
Moving can be a real pain, and it’s definitely not cheap. Figure out what’s more important to you, a speedy, professional move that you’ll have to shell out some extra bucks for, or a slower, less organized move utilizing friends and family members that you can pay in beer and pizza. From here, break down the costs of renting a moving truck, hiring professional movers, purchasing packing materials, etc., then decide which plan of attack makes the most sense for you.
Furniture
When you’re moving out on your own for the first time, you’ll likely need to completely furnish your new apartment from scratch. Check out our checklist of what you need for your first apartment, then take a look at our favorite (affordable) places to shop for your first apartment.
Utility set-up and installation
We’ll dig into monthly utility costs below, but it’s easy to overlook initial set up costs that some providers charge, particularly cable and internet companies. This could cost anywhere from $30 – $200 or more depending on the company and service.
First apartment essentials
In addition to furnishing your new apartment, you’ll also need to stock up on everyday essentials. blog.apartminty.com