How To Save Time When You Search For Apartments

Searching for an apartment shouldn’t be a headache or a challenge. However, all too often students become bogged down looking at too many websites, Craigslist ads, or lengthy property visits. Fortunately, there are four easy tips that you can use to save time when you search for apartments. From keeping your search narrow to writing a checklist, we can help you find the perfect apartment in no-time!

Top 4 Ways to Save Time in Your Search for Apartments

1. Keep your search narrow. Don’t waste time looking for an apartments in neighborhoods that you don’t want to live in. You can save time by focusing on a favorite neighborhood or two. Balance your love of charming coffee shops with a vibrant residential lifestyle to find the ideal student apartment.
2. Pick your top three apartment features. Before you begin your apartment search, make sure that you have created a list of your top three must-have apartment features. A few potential ideas, include:
3. Cost of the apartment.
4. Security features.
5. Natural lighting.
6. Spacious floor plan.
7. Building amenities (pool, game room, study lounge, fitness center, etc.).
8. Washer and dryer in the apartment.
9. Walking distance to the University of Tennessee.
11. Use an apartment comparison checklist. Once you have researched a few possible apartments, it is time to plan in-person visits. Make a comparison checklist before you visit the apartments. The comparison checklist will help you to keep track of the positive and negative attributes of each apartment. Additionally, it is a good way to keep your visits short and to the point. If the apartment doesn’t have your top three must-have features, then you don’t need to waste time seeing the rest of the building.
12. Get a little nosy during your apartment visits. Open closet doors and all cabinets. Flush the toilet and turn on the sinks and showers to test the water pressure. Wait in the apartment while your apartment guide stands outside talking. See if you can hear their voice throughout your apartment. Stand by the windows to make sure that the apartment remains quiet, even if cars are driving by. Open the windows to see how much fresh air your apartment can receive during the day. By getting a little nosy during your apartment visit, you will be able to quickly determine if the apartment meets all of your requirements.

With these four tips in mind, finding the perfect student apartment in Knoxville, Tennessee, should be a breeze! Fortunately for the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, student population, The Standard at Knoxville is a fantastic luxurious student housing solution. Take a look at the website, schedule a visit, or call to find out why your search for apartments should start and finish with the Standard. From a wide-array of amenities, to flexible lease terms and furnished apartments, The Standard is the ideal luxury student housing solution. Contact a member of The Standard’s team today to learn more about current rental opportunities.