I’m a first time UNF apartment renter. What are some differences I should expect from an apartment versus a house?

Renting an apartment for the first time can be an intimidating task, especially if you're used to living in a house. There's quite a few differences between living in a house and living in an apartment. These differences aren't really anything you need to worry about however. Just some minor adjustments you will have to accept and get used to in your new UNF apartment. Moving into a UNF apartment for the first time doesn't have to be scary, it can be a fun and exciting experience if you know what to expect and how to adapt accordingly.

One of the biggest differences one tends to experience between a house and a UNF apartment is the difference in size. Typically your average house is going to be bigger than most apartments. Downsizing can be quite a change but there are a few steps you can take to help make the process less tedious. Organization is the most important key in making your UNF apartment adjustment. The more organized you keep your UNF apartment the more spacious it will feel. Consider investing in storage that slides easily under beds and/or couches. Wall storage can also be extremely convenient for making your UNF apartment feel more spacious.

An upside to living in a UNF apartment versus a house is maintenance. When living in a UNF apartment it's highly likely that you'll have round the clock maintenance available to you. If not within a few hours, then the next day you can be sure to have whatever you need fixed. You never know when a pipe might start leaking, or your oven won't turn on. It can be a huge relief to know that you can get someone out there almost immediately to fix whatever problems you may encounter in your UNF apartment.

Noise level is another difference you'll encounter in your UNF apartment. If you've never lived in an apartment before it can be shocking to be sitting on the couch and hear voices, or people moving around above you. In your UNF apartment you may sometimes encounter noises like that from time to time but the sounds shouldn't be too overwhelming, just something new to get used to.

Not having a yard or backyard seems to impact people quite a bit when making the transition from a house to a UNF apartment. Not to fret though, with a UNF apartment you're more than likely to find wonderful amenities that make up for the lack of yard space. Amenities like community BBQ grills, resort-style pools, and pool cabanas all tend to make up for the lack of yard space in your UNF apartment.

Making the change and moving out on your own into your new UNF apartment doesn't have to be scary; and it doesn't require much effort to adjust to UNF apartment living.

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