Some things to consider...
I just went to check out an apartment. There isn't a question that it isn't as nice as the one we're in now, BUT it is $300 less. It comes with a garage! Big bonus. It's on a very nice, safe block. Huge Bonus!!! The living room and dining room are about the size of our current apartment; the other living room might be a tad bigger. Nice! Gas stove. HUGE PLUS!! Washer and Dryer. HUGE HUGE PLUS!
The downsides: The kitchen sucks for counter space. The bedroom is TINY.
The most aesthetically unpleasing downside: The hot water heater is in the kitchen. Like, really in the kitchen. Right next to the stove. This bothers me because it's seriously ugly. UGLY.
I'm going to take Justin over to see it this week. I didn't get to take much time to really look, so I'll pay more attention next time.
I think I can forgive an ugly kitchen for $300 less and a safer apartment. I don't know though.
The downsides: The kitchen sucks for counter space. The bedroom is TINY.
The most aesthetically unpleasing downside: The hot water heater is in the kitchen. Like, really in the kitchen. Right next to the stove. This bothers me because it's seriously ugly. UGLY.
I'm going to take Justin over to see it this week. I didn't get to take much time to really look, so I'll pay more attention next time.
I think I can forgive an ugly kitchen for $300 less and a safer apartment. I don't know though.