Should you rent a house or an apartment?
When you are making a decision of whether to rent a house or an apartment, it helps to evaluate the pros and cons of each.
Some advantages of renting a house:
You will have more privacy than an apartment provides
Larger square footage than an apartment
A fenced yard for children to play and for pets
Almost always has a garage and private parking
Some disadvantages of renting a house:
Rent is usually higher than an apartment
Possibility of lease not being renewed (landlord may decide to sell)
You may be responsible for maintaining the yard
Utility bills may be higher than in an apartment
Some advantages of renting an apartment:
Apartments may rent for less than a house with the same square footage
Amenities such as pools, club house, fitness center, business center
Grounds are maintained for you
Easily available on-call repair services
Management to handle noisy neighbor problems
Some disadvantages of renting an apartment:
May be difficult to find an apartment large enough to accommodate your needs
Not as private as a house
No yard for dogs and children
Finding a parking space near your apartment may be difficult unless you have designated parking
If you need to rent a house or an apartment in the San Antonio area,
please call Sands Realty at 210-414-0966
