Hidden Costs of Your First Apartment Nobody Mentions

The full list (12 items)

1. Application feeOften charged per adult, and usually not refunded.
2. Security depositOften one month of rent, sometimes more.
3. First and last month's rentSome landlords want both before you get the keys.
4. Administrative or move-in feeA one-time fee that isn't always advertised.
5. Pet deposit and monthly pet rentAdded on top of the rent.
6. ParkingCan be a monthly charge, even for one car.
7. Utility deposits and setup feesElectric, gas and internet companies may ask for one.
8. Internet installation and equipmentPlan for an install fee or a modem you buy yourself.
9. Renters insuranceA small monthly cost, but many leases require it.
10. Moving costsA truck, movers or helpers, and boxes.
11. Furniture and basicsBed, sheets, curtains, cookware and cleaning supplies.
12. Building or amenity feesTrash, pest control, package room or gym fees.

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