Comments on: Which is cheaper renting a 3br house or a 3br apt utility wise?

By: Justme

Justme — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 02:01:59 +0000

If you rent an apartment, One of the few good things about it is the utility bills are cheaper. The reason why is because the apartment next to you keeps your walls warm, if it’s a 3 story building the 2nd floor is the best on heat. The top floor on a multi-floor apt. building is always the worse. The wind blows in winter & makes the building feel like it’s swaying, also the top floor is the hardest to get out of in case of fire. Air-conditioning in summer is cheaper also, the next apartment is a great insulator & you don’t loose much air. There are other good points, lighted drives, lawn up-keep, snow removal, no property taxes & generally cable is ready to go. With house payments & rent being so close in price, it’s hard to beat owning though, what ever improvements you make are yours. Just make sure you can afford the payments, utilities & taxes…Good Luck & God Bless
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By: .....

..... — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 01:49:59 +0000

When you say they don't include utilities does that mean water & trash too? If you rent a house you'll need to consider electric, gas, water, trash. Depends on the size of the house. If you have lights out front & back that would be more, depends on the appliances too, whether they are old or newer. There's really not a clear question here, 3bdrm house, 3 bdrm apt? Same thing, same area, same cost unless you have a backyard to consider landscaping, a pool, etc.???
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By: Rick B

Rick B — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 01:08:59 +0000

All depends on the size and type/age/efficienty of the appliances. A tiny new house might be a lot cheaper than a large old apartment.
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By: lovepink865

lovepink865 — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 01:02:59 +0000

depends on the age of the house along with the square footage and energy efficiency.
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