18 Years old; Need help planning out first apartment. This is gonna be an incredibly vague post, but I just turned 18 a few days ago and know next to nothing on Apartment finding. Before anyone says it, yes, I’m getting a job. I know something someone might start off saying/asking is why I took so long, and the only down to earth truth I can give you is I didn’t wanna try to balance my 11th year o…

Apartment extra cozy today. submitted by /u/FizzgigsDentist

Feeling out my room in my college apartment! On a budget, but love suggestions! submitted by /u/Revaalt

I feel as though I have a unique opportunity in my apartment with this exposed brick. Any ideas about how to spice this area up? submitted by /u/jester32

Easiest way to make cheap apartment not feel as shitty? Recently moved into an apartment with mismatched white walls and tile floor. White paint sprayed over all the doorknobs, light switches, and window. There’s only 1 small window that is under the neighbor’s front porch so there’s literally no sunlight. Always smells like weed and poop and can’t get it to go away Living room/kitchen is 10ft x 25f…

Just Finished Decorating my First Apartment. I just moved out of my parents house a month ago. I spent a good portion of my job savings from this summer on decorating and furnishing my first home. I’m only 20 years old but I’ve always been a fan of traditional home decor instead of the all white and grey trend that is in style now. I would love to hear your opinion on how it turned out or …

want to redo my apartment. ideas on how to organize living room/dining room/office space? submitted by /u/Opening_Gur_383

Apartment started charging me for extras after a year of living there okay to start off i rent with my Boyfriend, We have a 3bed 3bath college apartment the base rent is $1,070 and when we signed we only had to pay electric. Well now they’re charging : $6.95 for “Rentistry” $13.95 for “monthly Master Policy premium dues” whatever that means and now they’re charging us for water which is $60 a month i know it doe…

HELP!! I was put in the saddest apartment Hi guys, I (f26) have a job where I am required to live on the property. They pay my rent and utilities. My house is so sad though. It’s not a space I like being in. The place was built in the 60s. The entire inside of the house is all cinderblock that has been painted off white. Nothing sticks to the walls 🙁 The doors are puke green. The cabin…

Laid off and still need to secure a new apartment. What are my options? American here. I just got laid off yesterday and I need to leave my lease in about a month. Problem is I don’t have an apartment secured so if I apply anywhere I have no proof of income. I could collect unemployment but I suppose most landlords won’t really count that. Are there other options that I have? I’ve tried looking up my situation but m…

Two months in, the new apartment is starting to feel quite cozy. submitted by /u/Mr_Wy

Can i afford to Sublease my friends apartment? I’m 36 single woman with no children and i recently got a promotion where I am now making 127K. I have a friend who is moving out of state and lives in a “luxury” 1bedroom in Brooklyn and is willing to have me take over. They are currently paying 2750 they still have that covid preferential rate with a 2 year lease that ends April 2025. My curre…

Comptemplating on taking a pay cut and moving to a smaller, older style apartment building in NYC. So I have an offer that’s kind of hard to refuse. The salary is a bit on the lower end but the benefits offered is insanely good imo – The company is offering to pay for relocation and subsidized/paid housing, internet, and phone. Is this a good deal? Would you take it? Salary: $60,000/year. Rent: $100/month (my portion, company pays for the re…

Private host keeps letting themselves into apartment? Hi there, thought I would post here to ask since I can’t find anything about it online. We’re currently staying at an apartment with a private host through Booking.com. We’ve noticed that the host keeps letting themselves in – today we were in the apartment when they tried to get in and we’re unsure why, and they even said “oh I didn’t realise y…

Am I Stupid For Not Wanting To Own An Apartment? I’m in my early 30s and have recently inherited a big sum of money – just enough to buy a 1bd apartment in San Diego, where I live. Everyone I know advises me to make that step and buy an apartment of my own. But I’m just not interested in that. I’m happy being a renter, and don’t require much in terms of space. I’m scared of owning my own place…

First Apartment (20 Years old) Hi all, So I am currently 20 and am in school full time and also work full time. Due to circumstances with my parents I am unable to live at home and will be shopping for apartments next month. I know everyone says stay with your parents as long as you can but believe me it is a very unique circumstance and there’s no way of me getting around it…

New apartment has a weirdly shaped living room, any ideas on how to set up the couches/tv to maximize seating while remaining practical? We are trying to find a couch that goes along the long wall with an angled chaise but aren’t having much luck. submitted by /u/pmth

New apartment. What should I add to my living room? I’m a single male and prefer a more modern style. What TV stand/unit style and colour would look good? Should I go with a rug? (I have underfloor heating) What style/colour light shades? Any other ideas would be appreciated. submitted by /u/Ahk23

Advice for rearranging my apartment/furniture suggestions Recently single male resetting my apartment after my ex took some furniture. Current sofa in the picture is a futon from guest area but looking to replace it with something more comfortable that aligns with my style…just moved it there bc I need something to sit on. I’m thinking about going with a leather sofa (Article Sven) with a chaise and m…

My apartment living area submitted by /u/mahgeetah86