High Rise vs. Low Rise
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Do you value convenience above all else? Or do you like privacy and don’t mind walking half a mile for a gallon of milk? Apartments fall into one of two major types: high rises and all other types of low-rise buildings, including town houses, brownstones, walk-ups, garden and others. Mid-rise buildings, which are usually six to eight floors high, are a mix between the two. Mid-rise buildings will probably have some of the amenities found in a high rise but will be more in the style of a low-rise.
All apartments are different, however, which is why it’s important to do your research before going out to look at buildings. Use this list to decide which type of apartment you want to rent.
Typical High-Rise Features and Amenities
- A grocery or convenience store in the building.
- Often have additional convenience outposts such as a cleaners or beauty shop.
- Laundry facilities in the building.
- An exercise facility included in the rent.
- Phone, cable and Internet hook-ups are pre-installed and services may be added onto the rent so that you only receive one bill each month.
- Furnished units available.
- More flexibility with lease start/end dates.
- Elevator service.
- Variety of units available at any given time.
- Garage parking available for a fee.
- Management available in the building during the day for maintenance requests and other business.
- Less private and sometimes noisier than a smaller building.
- Deals/price breaks are harder to negotiate since a set price is pre-determined by the owner.
- May have a board made up of owners and residents who make decisions about resident rules and policies.
- Often described as more luxurious in style.
Low Rises
- May be easier to negotiate rent and other utilities.
- Renter sets up and pays for all utilities.
- Often in residential area where grocery and other stores and services are several blocks away.
- Street parking often necessary or extra rent to cover a garage or parking spot.
- Management varies from a large company to a single owner.
- Maintenance personnel lives outside the building or possibly outside of the neighborhood.
- Offers more privacy and is often quieter.
- Front door is off the street or accessed by stairs.
- Units vary widely in styles and electrical capabilities.
- Possibility of having a yard or outdoor space.
- Often described as more cozy or home-like in style.
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