Dallas Apartment locator: Tips on choosing the perfect apartment.
August 4, 2021When it’s time to locate your perfect Dallas area apartment, there are some simple tips and “hacks” you can use to make the process easier, less expensive and more rewarding.
First, shop around. Use www.aokapartmentlocators.com to click through the neighborhoods and towns such as Plano, Mesquite, or Uptown to see what’s available and appealing. From the comfort of your couch you can begin to get a sense of available apartments. Remember the Dallas market is red hot and demand is high so don’t waste your time looking at apartments that aren’t available. AOK will help you eliminate wasted time and effort.
Next realistically determine how much you can spend on your monthly apartment rent and utilities. The 30% rule is a good starting point. It recommends that you spend 30% of your gross monthly income on rent. But remember that guide doesn’t take into account utilities which typically are electricity and cable for Dallas apartment renters so you might want to bump it up a bit more. Don’t forget you’ll need things like first & last month’s rent plus a security deposit. And if you have pets, a deposit for them is often included.
Now you’re going to want to zero in on the amenities and necessities you need and or want. Do you have children? Are schools important? Do you want a pet-friendly apartment? Do you want a garden-style Dallas apartment? Is public transportation important? How about parking? Are there laundry facilities? And don’t forget commutes. If you pick an apartment in Arlington but work in Garland, you need to know the commute will be tough.
Next read reviews on Google My Business and Yelp. What are current and former tenants saying about the apartment complex and management? Does management respond to reviews? They should.
Now visit www.aokapartmentlocators.com again to narrow your list. Take that list and drive or walk around to visit the apartments. Look at the activity around the apartments. Notice the cars parked. Are their children playing? Is it noisy? Is the traffic heavy?
Then schedule a meeting with the management. Ask questions. Tour an apartment and gather the necessary applications as well as the list of documents you’ll need when you apply. Don’t forget to carefully read, review and understand the rental agreement.
Take the first step to finding your ideal apartment. Click here to receive a free personalized apartment list based on your criteria or call 972-818-3456 in Dallas and 817-794-0991 in Fort Worth.
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