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About This Quiz
When it's time to get your first apartment, or switch apartments, there's a lot on the to-do list. But that to-do list is going to be different for everyone depending on what they're looking for. With all of the resources out there to find apartments in your desired area, finding an actual apartment isn't the hard part. The hard part is finding one in your budget, with the number of bedrooms you want, the kitchen size you need, and the outdoor space you desire.ÂÂ
The hunting process doesn't have to be a headache, though. This is a great moment in your life and should be a fun experience. If you're moving in with a significant other, what a journey for your relationship it will be. If you're flying solo, you literally get to picture the space filled with all of just your stuff, and you don't have to share with anyone. Usually, an apartment complex will have a few different options all within one property, so that can really help narrow down your search. If you find a complex or area you love, hopefully they'll have something that fit your needs. Want to go apartment hunting? Take this quiz to do just that, and we'll guess how adult you are!
How are you deciding a budget for your new apartment?
Calculating all my expenses against my salary and seeing what's left
Aim really low
I'm not really.
Hopefully, someone else will do it for me.
Who are you taking with your to check out places?
My significant other
My future roommate
My mom
My best friend
Do you need to look at a bunch of places before making a decision?
I'll look at as many as it takes.
I won't need more than three places.
I'll probably go with the first place I see.
I'll look at whatever is available.
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What feeling do you want to get when you walk into your potential apartment?
I want it to smell nice and feel comfortable.
I want it to feel like home.
It needs to feel modern and updated.
I need to feel inspired.
What floor do you want to live on?
The top one so I don't have to worry about people above me
Bottom so I don't have to walk up a bunch of stairs
Whichever is easier to get all my stuff into
Doesn't matter to me.
Will you have a realtor helping you with your search?
Nope, I can do it myself.
If I know one that won't charge me
You can do that?
My mom is helping me.
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Do you want more than one bedroom?
Yes, an office/guest room would be really nice.
I don't need it, but it would be nice.
I could honestly live in a studio.
I want like three bedrooms.
About how many bathrooms is ideal?
Two. Definitely two.
One would be totally fine.
I want a master and then another half bathroom.
However many I can afford
Is a big kitchen important to you?
It's the most important room in the house for me.
Just a functional one is fine.
You need less space than you think.
As long as there's space for a microwave
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Did you think about all of the upfront costs like renter's insurance and security deposit?
Yep, I've accounted for all of that.
Can't forget about electricity and the internet, too.
Oh darn, I always forget about that stuff.
I thought that stuff just like, came with it.
Have you taken stock of all of the apartment stuff you already have and what you'll need?
Most of it
I know I have stuff but don't know what exactly.
Yes, and I'll need a lot of stuff.
I'm just taking my college stuff.
How much have you budgeted for new furnishings?
It's hard to budget for that, but you always need more than you think.
$1,000
I think $200 is good to start.
Ask my mom.
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Are you moving far away from home?
Not too far, no.
A few hours
As far as I can get
Barely 10 minutes
What do you think will be the deciding factor for you when choosing an apartment?
Price and amenities
Location
How I feel inside the apartment
If there are enough outlets for my games
Have you ever read a legal document like a lease before?
No, but I plan on reading it thoroughly.
I've got a good idea of what's in it.
Most of it is just boilerplate and filler words.
Who honestly has?
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If you walk into an apartment and see carpet, are you disappointed?
It's to be expected.
I was hoping for hardwood floors, but that's out of my price range.
Carpet is the best.
Yes, because I hate vacuuming.
What if the bathroom had pink tile?
I'd ask if I could paint it.
I'd request they replace it before I move in.
With apartments, you get what you get.
I'm sure I could make it look nice.
Are you worried about neighbors?
I worry about that literally every day.
Yes, but I'll have to get over it.
I hope we can be friends.
I just hope they don't have kids.
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What is one special request you have for whatever apartment you move into?
Non-smoking property
No pets
It needs to have laundry in the unit.
A pool
Is this apartment a long-term thing, or just for the next year?
It depends on how much I like it.
Hopefully long-term until I can afford a house.
Definitely just a year
We'll see if I make it a year.
If you need a roommate, are you going with someone you already know or taking out an ad?
My roommate is my significant other.
I'd go with a friend.
I'm living by myself.
Strangers sometimes work out better as roommates.
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Would you rather spend a little more for a prime location or get more space in an off-the-beaten-path place?
I'd want more space.
Location, location, location
I actually don't care.
I want to be in a city.
If you found a place you really liked, how many times would you look at it before signing a lease?
A few times
Definitely twice
Just once
If the pics online are good I'm good.
Are you in a hurry to move?
Yes, but they don't need to know that.
Nope, I have time.
Not a hurry, but I'd like to move sooner than later.
I need to move ASAP.
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Do you need a certain color scheme to already be the apartment before you move in?
As long as there's plenty of natural light, it's fine.
I'd like whites and grays.
All apartments are tan for some reason.
I'll make my own when I move in.
Do you pay attention to practical things like outlets and water pressure when apartment hunting?
Yes! People don't realize how important that stuff is.
I never notice until I move in.
Other people usually think of those things for me.
No, but that makes sense.
When you find the place you like and are all set to move, are you hiring movers?
Nope, family and friends will help.
If I had the money to, I definitely would.
I don't have enough stuff.
I basically just need my car and a trailer.
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Do you care if the apartment is managed by a big management group?
It can be a negative sometimes.
I would think that would make them more organized.
Not until I need to care.
Does that mean they'll be on my case more?
Are you looking for space to have a garden or be able to have plants outside?
Yes, absolutely.
Some dirt space would be nice.
I'm more of an indoor plant person.
I don't care about growing stuff.
What is one thing you absolutely will not stand for in an apartment?
Far away dumpsters
Animal smells
No dishwasher
Small closets
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