Furnished apartment includes most of the basic equipment that you require. Your rent usually includes internet & electricity. The rent is **much higher**, as you are also "renting" the furniture as well.
Furnished apartments are a decent solution, when you are new to Germany. You can:
- Do your city registration (*Anmeldung*)
- Rent them almost immediately, even from your home country
- Easier to find than an unfurnished apartment
Although the rent is higher, it's not a guarantee to get the place if you apply. You will still be evaluated by the landlord.
You can find furnished apartments on websites like Wunderflats, Housing Anywhere.