May 30th, 2009 -- Posted in Uncategorized |
Auburn, Alabama is home to many schools, with Auburn University the first to come to mind among many people. As a result students are a large market targeted by apartments and rental housing in the city. The good news is that your chances of finding a place that suits your needs exactly are good, but the bad news is that you’ll be competing with other students for the nice apartments.
Here are some tips specifically for students transferring to Auburn Alabama, but many of these can apply to apartment-hunters in general:
Know what you need - What are your priorities? Rent in the $300-400 range? Walking distance to campus? Also, list down your secondary priorities which may include such items as broadband access, a study hall, a gym and swimming pool, etcetera.
Allow yourself lots of time - Being in a hurry can mean bad deals. Have your list handy, and visit as many places as possible that meet your requirements (which you narrowed down during your internet research. You did research on the net first, right?).
Bring your documents - This can be credit documents, personal references, bank balance statements, tax returns, or anything you think might prove that you’re in a better position to pay rent than the next guy.
Detail check - Closely check everything. This includes the actual unit they’re offering you, wear and tear, space for the stuff you plan to bring, fixtures and utilities, and the small print on the lease form.
Check the surroundings - The grounds, the neighbors, the neighborhood, how far it is to the bus stop or to your promised parking slot, how far it is to the bank, the mall, the police station, the hospital, the convenience store, etcetera needs to be checked.
Ask - When there’s something that isn’t clear, ask. Get the name of the person you’re getting info from.
Need more help? Check out Auburn Apartments AL for more information about apartments in the Auburn Area.
Erie Capipe is a web researcher and web content contributor to various blogs and websites covering different topics.
February 25th, 2009 -- Posted in Apartment Reviews, Auburn Apartments |
One of the first challenges for an out-of-state student preparing to start his or her first semester in Auburn University is to find an apartment for rent in Auburn AL, ideally somewhere close to the campus and well within a university student’s budget. Proximity to cheap restaurants, malls, and entertainment is definitely a plus. Availability really shouldn’t be a problem, Auburn University being one of the largest universities in AL.
Checking out what was available for my son’s impending move halfway across the country, I came across these promising apartments, and I hope the list, as well as my comments, is helpful to other parents and/or students who have a similar task to accomplish.
University Heights at W. Longleaf Drive Auburn AL has multi-bed units that come in at less than $400 (I believe this is a 4-bedroom unit, so privacy would be at a minimum, both potentially good and bad when it comes to student culture). It’s a bargain as far as Auburn apartments go, and as such a lot of university students stay here. It is described as “premiere luxury apartments for students,” but from what I’ve read, the word luxury is very different when applied to students as it is when us ordinary folk use it.
Personally, I’m leaning towards Two 21 Armstrong in Armstrong St, Auburn AL (#221, hence the name). It is nice, cozy-looking and way more than complete with amenities. It is pricey though, at $700-800 being the lowest rent (1-bed/1-bath). I can’t complain location-wise since it really is just a hop away from the university campus; walk a couple blocks and you’re there. Maybe the zero-required budget for the daily commute will make up for the cost.
February 11th, 2009 -- Posted in Auburn, Auburn Apartments |
Hilltop Pines Apartments
1355 Commerce Drive
Auburn, AL 36830
After featuring apartments in Auburn Alabama that suit students more, it is now time to set your sights to family-centered apartment communities in the area.
The Hilltop Pines Apartment in Auburn AL is a great choice for families relocating to Auburn City. This apartment community is located in Commerce Drive, conveniently near schools, shopping places and family-activity centers in Auburn and Opelika.
The family atmosphere pervading in Hilltop Pines Apartment makes it ideal to be your new home in Auburn. Its onsite management and maintenance staff provides for a more prompt addressing of the family tenants’ concerns.
The apartment community is designed for families of around 3 to 6 individuals, with kids and teens. There is a pool and playground, tennis courts, plus the usual wash and dry facilities, fully equipped kitchens, internet access, and other conveniences families should find useful.
Once you get the lease rates listed down, there are a lot of extra fees to consider, at least at the start. There is a per person application fee, a per person deposit, and pets will also cost you extra.
