Shared bedrooms have two or more persons per bedroom. Private bedrooms have one person per bedroom. Large complexes are apartment buildings or complexes with six or more dwelling units. Small complexes are apartment buildings with less than six units. Condominiums are individually owned dwelling units in a multi-unit building.
Most renters pay for gas, electricity, and basic telephone services in addition to rent.
A few pay for water, sewer, and garbage services as well. A few renters do not pay any utility bill because the landlord includes the cost in the rent. The average utility bill for those who share a dwelling unit and utility costs with other singles is listed below. Your actual cost may vary depending on the insulation and appliances in the unit, weather, time of year, and personal usage practices. Most renters pay for gas, electricity, and basic telephone services in addition to rent.