When it comes to choosing a new apartment, location, location, location has been replaced by amenities, amenities, amenities. Landlords must compete for residents, and to attract the most desirable residents and justify market rent prices, they offer a smorgasbord of amenities. Residents may at first balk at paying what appears to be higher rent, but once they realize that they are actually saving money, they will settle in and enjoy the perks.
Here are some popular apartment community amenities and, in some cases, how they can offset other costs residents typically pay for the same benefits elsewhere.
Fitness Centers
Many apartment communities offer 24-hour fitness centers, and some are outfitted with the latest CrossFit equipment. As an alternative, residents can also find special rooms for yoga, stretching, and other relaxation practices. Since the cost of using the fitness center is built into the monthly rent, you can cancel your gym membership. As a bonus, you can work out whenever you want and aren’t bound by business hours.
EV Charging Stations
This is a benefit of convenience. If there is a charging station on your property, you can charge your EV at home and not have to wait in line at other stations. The consistent availability can also help you plan and budget your charge time more accurately.
WFH Areas
If you WFH and are tired of looking at the same four walls day in and day out, go to the apartment community’s business center. It’s a popular perk for apartment communities to offer business centers, coffee shops, or community lounges where residents can work. It’s a nice change of scenery and an opportunity to network with fellow residents. Who knows? That great business contact may live right above you, and you’d never know it!
Pet-Friendly Property
If you have a dog, you’re in luck. To meet the demands of pet owners, many properties offer dog parks, dog wash stations, and waste stations where you can pick up a plastic baggie and dispose of your dog’s poop. This amenity is a great way to meet both your human and canine neighbors. Washing your dog onsite will save the money you’d spend at the groomer. Cats will soon demand equal benefits!
Social Spaces
Community rooms, pool decks, firepits, barbecue areas, and clubhouses may be available for hosting social events on the property. Organize a tailgate party, book club, or game night. It’s cheaper than renting an event space, and hosting an event outside your apartment will encourage more residents to attend. Expand your social network with little effort.
Of course, not every amenity will suit everybody, and your apartment complex may still lack some of the perks you desire. Before you sign a lease, evaluate whether you will use the offered amenities and if they justify the cost. You may prefer your current gym, or your dog has a favorite park where it plays with its pals. That’s perfectly fine, too. Just know that you have choices. Your personal preferences and budget will determine how much value you’ll get out of an apartment community’s amenities.
Explore a Vision Community Apartment
At Vision Communities, we work hard to provide world-class amenities for our community members. When you live in a Vision community, our property management staff is here to manage all of the details that make this a great place to live. Our spacious studio, 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom, and 3 bedroom apartment layouts provide cozy space. Check out our luxurious apartment floor plans in one of our communities and enjoy life at the VC.
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