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Searching for a new luxury apartment can be exciting for some, but there are a few specific points that you should investigate carefully. Here are three things to consider when looking for your next apartment to call home.

1. Rent and Utilities

Hopefully, you've already thought through what your budget can handle for rent each month — but there may be more to consider than one number. Some landlords include extra utility costs in their rent prices while others leave all utilities as the tenant's responsibility.

When considering how much you'll pay each month, calculate the cost of utilities including electricity, phone and internet, yard maintenance and snow removal, parking, trash and recycling, water, and community fees.

If some of these expenses are not covered by your landlord, it's worth taking the time to call potential utility companies to get an estimate. You may even be able to learn what the last tenant paid on average for the same services in order to help you gain a clearer picture of your monthly expenses in the same luxury apartment.

2. Transportation Options

Whether you own a vehicle or take public transit, make sure your new luxury apartment is in a location that suits your transportation needs. Vehicle owners will want to note parking options and cost and whether your car will be safe in its new home. 

Tenants commuting on public transit will want an apartment near a bus route or subway stop. Note how long it takes to walk to the station and whether the neighborhood is suitable for walking that route at different times of the day or night. Are there neighbors walking to/from the same station each day or will you be walking the route alone?

If you like to entertain friends and family, take a look at where guests are able to park their cars or ride to a station nearby. An apartment close to a bus or train stop may have a higher rent for this reason, but if you're making use of that proximity each day it's well worth paying for.

3. Lifestyle Choices

Both the available space and amenities in an apartment will be factors in your daily routine and lifestyle. It may be helpful to make a list of priorities for what is important to you before you are faced with a decision about which luxury apartment to move to.

Is it crucial for your pet to have an outdoor space to play and explore? Would you rather have a dishwasher or on-site laundry facilities? Would you spend more time in a study or a kitchen? Having the answers to questions like these will make it easier to narrow down the best luxury apartment options.

For more information, contact a luxury apartment community in your area.