The security deposit fee is usually equal to the price of rent for one month. The fee will be returned to you if leave the apartment in the same condition as it was when you arrived. Refer to your lease for information on refunds. You may be required to purchase or rent a bed, other furniture, kitchen appliances, and a telephone. In order to protect your belongings, consider renter s insurance.
Thrift stores are an inexpensive option to purchase furniture.
Visit the shopping section of this site for information on furniture purchases. Yard sales are another option for household purchases. A list of yard sales is in the Williamsport Sun-Gazette. Yard sales are usually held on Fridays and Saturdays.