Also, most homeowners require their renters to sign a year lease, which could be limiting if you find out three months after moving in that you do not like the neighborhood or the landlord. The same discussion goes for renting an apartment. Also, you are not responsible for maintenance, and if something does go wrong, it is usually fixed within a short period of time. The downfalls, however, are that apartments can be noisy if your walls are thin or if you live on the bottom floor. Also, your car is an easy target for burglary.
Students have different opinions when it comes to renting a house versus an apartment.
Jeske also saw the benefits of apartment living as well. Junior Jackie Barnes also knows the benefits of living in an apartment. Regardless of whether you choose an apartment or a house, do not wait until the last minute. Start your search early or you will find yourself sleeping in the library quad, bathing in the fountain and living on food from the University Union. No feedback has been posted yet.