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Understanding Boston Apartments
The language of Boston real estate and Boston rental property can be confusing. Things are not always as straightforward as having 3 roommates, and then looking for 3 bedroom apartments. Phoenix realty has a helpful rentals and sales search tool, (on the left of your screen) but if you plug in 3 beds, you will find 3 bedroom splits popping up. Do you know what this means? Or say you want to live on your own: what is the difference between a one bedroom apartment and a studio?
So, to help break down some of the mystery behind these terms, of take a look at the following terms to better understand what it means to rent what for your next apartment. We also have some great Phoenix listings of Boston apartments for rent to take a look at!
Studio
Studio apartments generally have a single, large space as their floor plan. This means that there is no closed off bedroom, as your living room, bedroom, kitchen, and dining room will share the same space. This can be a great option for one person (or one person with a significant other to share a bed) to have a free working floor plan – just be careful not to have too many items or furniture, as the space can appear cluttered. However, it is easy to re-decorate for the restless nester, and furniture of any size can easily fit in multiple places without being obstructed by walls and doors.
(#) Bedroom Apartments
1 bedroom, 2 bedroom, 3 bedroom or more Boston apartments all mean the same thing: you have separated bedroom(s) from the rest of the living space. This will give you a lot more privacy than a studio apartment, and in some cases will give you a foyer or small living room area to entertain. This is the better option if you have more things to organize, and you do not want guests to see where you sleep if you can be on the messy side. (Phoenix listing sample of a 2 bedroom)
(#-#)Split Apartments
Split apartments are actually bedroom apartments that are further subdivided in terms of rent. This usually happens when all the rooms have doors, and one bedroom becomes a living room. So what is considered a 1/2 bedroom split is actually a 2 bedroom, but the second bedroom is used for a living room instead of having a second roommate to constitute a 2 bedroom. (This is applicable for 2/3 bedroom splits, 3/4 bedroom splits, etc.) This is a great option for those roommates who are looking to save some money on rent who don’t feel a need for a separate living room – some apartments have spacious hallways or foyers which can serve as appropriate “living room” spaces.
Condo
Apartments for purchase are referred to as condominiums. While they can be strikingly similar to rooms available in everyday apartments, the buildings they are kept in tend to be of higher quality. This occurs when a developer finds an apartment building, renovates the units, and then sells them as condos. As a result, this higher quality building can offer more conveniences, and be more expensive to rent.
Half (or Less) Bathrooms
Full bathrooms are defined as having four parts: a toilet, sink, shower, and bathtub. A 1/2 bathroom just has a sink and a toilet. A 1/4 bathroom just has a sink, while a 3/4 bathroom has a shower stall, sink, and toilet. 3/4 bathrooms do not have tubs, so you cannot take a bath.
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