Gateway Crossing Apartments, Plano

Yes, you'll need to maintain and provide proof of renters insurance for the duration of your lease term. You can purchase a qualified plan through your own provider. If streamlining expenses is more your style, you can enroll in their turnkey renters insurance program and they'll add the cost to your monthly rent invoice.

The location, size, and type of home you choose, your move-in date, how long you'll stay, additional roommates, and any extra conveniences and services that you choose to add on can adjust monthly rent prices. Application, administrative, and other fees or charges may also impact the total quoted price.

Time to take out the measuring tape! Measure the length and width of your existing furniture: bed, dresser, nightstands, couch, coffee table, dining table, etc. When you take a tour of an apartment or look at a floor plan online, use these measurements to get a sense of how to arrange your furniture in your home. Here are a few general rules to help determine whether your furniture will fit:

• There should be at least three feet of space on either side of your bed. If you place your dresser on one side of the bed, be sure to leave enough room for you to move comfortably between it and the bed.
• Sofas should be about two-thirds the length of the living room.
• There should be eighteen inches of space between your sofa and the coffee table.
• Leave thirty inches of space between the edge of the coffee table and the TV or wall in front of it.
• There should be thirty inches of space between your dining table chairs and the wall.

If fitting your furniture into your apartment seems like a giant jigsaw puzzle, consider these tips for making it all work in your space:

• Put your dresser inside large closets to free up some space in your bedroom.
• Use cushioned ottomans to serve a dual purpose as a coffee table or extra seating for guests.
• Choose a dining table that can be adjusted by adding or removing a leaf.

Price and location are the top considerations when looking for a new place to live. Once you know your budget and where to look for your new apartment, consider the following: Size: Apartments are measured in square footage. This is a measure of the total available floor area inside the apartment, including bedrooms, living room, and closet space. Pay attention to the square footage when you are evaluating different floor plans, as the sizes of studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments can vary widely. Bedrooms: Apartments are usually offered as either studio or one-, two-, or three-bedroom. While studio apartments do not typically have separate living and sleeping areas, they may not necessarily be smaller in square footage – there are large studio apartments to be found. Studio apartments might be just the right size for you if you don’t need more than one sleeping area. The number of bedrooms you’ll need depends on how many people will live in your home, whether each person will have their own room, and whether you’ll need additional rooms to use as an office, meditation space, or craft room. Prices typically increase with the square footage and number of bedrooms in an apartment. So if the price starts creeping up on your budget, you may need to revisit whether you need that extra bedroom. Bathrooms: You may be totally fine sharing your personal space with every person in your home. But if you are not one to wait for your roommates to finish their get-ready routines, you may want an apartment with more than one bathroom. Pets: If you have a dog, you will probably want an apartment that has access to outdoor spaces where your pet can do their thing. You may also want to look for communities that have off-leash areas or are close to parks so you and your pooch can get some necessary outdoor time.