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Will Austin Texas apartments take a credit card?
A few apartments in Austin, Round Rock and Cedar Park are starting to take credit cards. We know of one or two management companies that will take them. Almost all of the properties will take a personal check, even if it is from out-of-state. (If it bounces, you just don't get in!)
What lease terms are available?
6 to13 month leases are the standard. Usually there are cheaper prices for a longer lease and/or a month free on a 12 or 13 month lease but not on a 6 or 7 month.
What if I need a shorter term rental than 6 mo.?
Several apartment communities offer a 3-month lease but it will cost you $50-250/month extra per month. You can go month to month after the 3 mo. is up at the same premium rate.
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Depending on your situation, many times it is smarter to find a 6 month lease with specials and a lower price because with the premium on a 3 month lease, you often pay the equivilent of 4 1/2 to 5 months rent. If you have to have a 3 month lease, you will be limited but we can find you the ones with the smallest upcharge.
Otherwise, you will have to rent a "Corporate apartment". Corporate apartments are fully furnished and include utilities. They are also fairly expensive: one bedrooms are $1800-2200, two bedrooms $2000-2500, and three bedrooms are $2300-3500/month.
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If you are looking for a pretty short term lease (less than 3 mo). it is usually best to go to a "suites" type hotel. You can get a basic one bedroom with utilities included and furniture for 700-1000 per mo.
What are standard pet deposits and restrictions?
Pet Deposits vary depending on the size and type of breed. Almost all of the communities accept small dogs or cats under 20lbs with a $300-$400 pet deposit. N/R means the "non-refundable portion" of the deposit. That can be anywhere from 50 to 75%% of the deposit, though some places even charge a "pet fee' which means the entire deposit is non-refundable. A few places also charge "pet rent" of $10-25/month, but this is usually in lieu of paying the non-refundable part of the pet deposit. Ask your locator which way you'll be better off.
Deposits for Dogs over 30lbs range from $300- 600 with the same going for the non-refundable portion. Only a few apartment complexes will accept large dogs and nearly all have restrictions on aggressive breeds (e.g., Rottweilers, pit bulls, etc) We keep up on which communities will accept those breeds.
Often you can "pay out" the pet deposit in installments. Your locator can find out which properties will let you do this.
A lot of places will charge a pet deposit for each pet. Not all of them do this and some only charge just a little more for the 2nd one. Most places have a maximum allowance of 2 pets.
The Bottom line is things can get pretty confusing when dealing with pet restrictions and deposits and all that so ask your locators which properties will take your pet(s) and which ones have the best deal on the pet deposits.
What utilities will I have to pay for and how much will it cost?
You will have to pay for electricity, gas (if applicable), phone, and cable.
Electricity in the newer Class A properties should run about 40-60 dollars per bedroom on average with the summer months (need that ac!) being the most expensive usually.
You have to pay the water in 99% of the apartments..Water is pretty inexpensive, usually 10-15 dollars per mo. A handful of places will offer basic cable as a special incentive. Basic cable costs about 30-50 dollars per mo.
There are very few "All Bills Paid" properties and they tend to be the much older properties (Over 25 years old). In properties dating from the 50's to the late 70's.
The properties will all help you set up your utilities when you lease, either by giving you the toll-free numbers to call or notifying the utility companies when you lease and getting them to send the bills to your new address. Most of the time the unit will have electricity already (they just need to change over to billing to you) and phone can be set up within a day or two.
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