Do you live in an apartment? Do you know how lucky you are? The benefits of apartment living are many!

And if you’re considering apartment life, you definitely should consider it – and there are several reasons why.

• • Financial: Would you agree that saving money is a big motivational factor when it comes to making a decision? Much of your paycheck goes to paying for housing. Unlike owning your own home, one of the perks of apartment living is the numerous places you can save money.
  • Rent vs. Mortgage: In general, renting is usually cheaper than paying a mortgage. And the upfront costs of renting a home are definitely a lot less than purchasing.
  • Utilities: A smaller place means less money spent on utilities. And some apartment complexes include certain utilities in the rental payment.
  • Property Taxes: It’s not something you need to worry about when you live in an apartment. That means one less thing to budget for.
  • Savings: The difference in payments between renting and paying a home mortgage can go to padding your savings for your dream vacation.
  • Maintenance: When you live in an apartment, and your refrigerator goes on the blink, the responsibility of fixing or replacing it is not your concern. Having someone else in charge of home maintenance lessens your stress level, keeps money in your pocket, and gives you more time to do what you want to do. Some things you don’t need to worry about:
    • Mowing the lawn
    • Shoveling snow
    • Repairing leaky faucets
    • Cleaning gutters
    • Replacing toilets
    • Buying new appliances
    • A few things you can do with all your spare time:
    • Hang out with friends
    • Spend time with your family
    • Relax by the pool
    • Enjoy some me-time
  • Community: You don’t have to go far to find people and places you like. It’s right around the corner. When you live in a house, it’s not easy to get all these great amenities.
    • New friends
    • Diverse population
    • Babysitters
    • Fitness center and pool
    • Clubhouse
    • Nearby stores
    • Access to main roads
  • Safety: In terms of safety, having neighbors nearby means help is only a few steps away. And most apartment complexes use security cameras and other measures to ensure safety.
  • Flexibility: Living in an apartment allows you the opportunity to change locations easily. If you decide to relocate across the country or across town or a new apartment in your current complex becomes available, there’s no need to worry about trying to sell your house.
  • Decorate It the Way You Want It: Have you been dying to decorate your own place? Are you ready to let your creative juices flow? Is now the time? Do it!
    • The fantastic part about apartment living is the smaller space allows you to decorate, and, if you choose, redecorate for a reasonable price. As styles change, your apartment can reflect that!
    • Maybe you’ve had the perfect home decor in mind for years. If not, there are an endless number of ideas to help jumpstart your creativity.
  • Less Stress: Having less space means room for less stuff, which means less anxiety and stress. And implementing storage ideas for small places helps your home feel less cluttered.
    • Kitchen   
      • Cabinets
      • Below the sink
      • Pantry
• Bathroom
• Bedroom
  • Closet
  • Underneath your bed 
• Easier to Clean: Do you enjoy spending all day cleaning? Would you rather do something else? Anything else? Apartment living allows you to quickly clean then spend the rest of the day the way you want.
• Roommates: Do you want to lower your cost of living even more? Get a roommate. Splitting the lease and utilities can make a significant impact on your extra spending money.

Apartment living is all about making life easier! And with great benefits like these, you may never move out!