One more thing to check out is what you, the tenant, are responsible for bringing to the apartment. Perhaps you're lucky, and you already have appliances to take to your new apartment. If you have the patience for garage sales, you could end up with some great deals. My grandmother, for example, found her big screen t.v. Garage sale shopping is an art, and if you have the patience and look in the right places, you can save TONS of money.
Some people wrinkle their noses at garage sales.
Rent new appliances. Depending on how long you're staying in this new location, you may prefer renting your appliances. Some people rent appliances when they're only going to be in a certain area for a couple of years. This makes it easier when it's time to move again. The only real disadvantage to renting is that you are restricted to renting what the store has to offer.