2. WAY OF LIFE

Your apartment will be your home, and you won't just be sleeping there. You'll need to have mail delivered, be able to park your car, and do your laundry on a semi-regular basis. Some things you may want to consider when looking for an apartment include:

Access to mail. Will you have a mailbox in the complex, or will you have to go to a post office to get your mail?

Facilities. Are there any facilities there aside from just the apartment units? Many complexes include laundry facilities which are coin operated, and more expensive ones may even have on-site gyms or swimming pools.

Furnishings. Does the apartment have a refrigerator, couches, tables and standard kitchen appliances? A furnished apartment tends to be a little more expensive than a bare bones model, though even the bare models tend to come with a refrigerator and stove, and sometimes a dishwasher.

Living access. Does the apartment have an elevator, stairs and is it handicap accessible if you require it?

Parking. How much parking is available around the building? Will you have to park in the street or will you have to pay for parking?

Neighbors. How many neighbors will you have? You have to be considerate of the people around you, and they should be considerate of you. Viewing an apartment where you can already hear people next door might not be what you want.

Maintenance. Can you call for things as little as a burned out light bulb?