📢 FOR AGGIES GRADUATING SOON: Top Five Questions to Ask on Your Apartment Tour 🏡✨ – Howdy Ags! 🤘🐶 If you’re about to graduate and move into a brand-new city, one of the biggest steps you’ll take is finding the right apartment. When I first started looking, I had no idea what to ask and almost signed a lease that wasn’t a good fit. To save you the stress, here are the Top Five Questions Every Aggie Should Ask on Their Apartment Tour:
1️⃣ What’s Really Included in the Rent? 💸
That “$1,500 a month” might sound fine… until you realize water, trash, parking, and internet are not included. Ask exactly what utilities and fees you’ll be responsible for, and get it in writing.
👉 Pro tip: Some apartments sneak in monthly “amenity fees” that add up fast. Always ask before signing.
2️⃣ How’s the Parking Situation? 🚗
Nothing’s worse than circling the garage at midnight or having to pay $100 extra just to park close to your unit. Ask:
Is parking assigned or first-come-first-serve?
How much is covered vs. uncovered?
What about guest parking?
Aggies with cars — this one matters a LOT.
3️⃣ What’s the Safety Like in This Area? 🚨
You don’t want to find out after moving in that break-ins are common or the streetlights don’t work. Ask the leasing staff about security measures:
Are there cameras?
Controlled access gates?
On-site security?
Also — do your own research. Drive the neighborhood at night before deciding.
4️⃣ How Noisy Is It, Really? 🎶
You might love the apartment during the day, but what about when the upstairs neighbor decides to host midnight karaoke? Ask if there are quiet hours, what the walls are made of (concrete vs. thin drywall), and if the building is known for parties.
5️⃣ What’s the Renewal Policy and Rent Increase History? 📈
Most grads don’t plan to move every single year. Ask:
How much do rents usually go up at renewal?
Do they lock you into another 12-month lease, or can you go month-to-month later?
This one can save you from a BIG surprise when your lease ends.
👍 Final Thoughts for Fellow Aggies
Moving to a new city is exciting — but don’t let the first shiny pool or granite countertop make the decision for you. Ask these questions, take notes, and remember: your first apartment after graduation sets the tone for your new chapter.
Aggies stick together, so share this with your friends who are apartment hunting, too. Let’s make sure we all land in safe, affordable, and fun spots to start our post-college lives!
👍👍 Whoop! 🏆
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