If you are planning on living with a roommate, that is something to take into account as you begin looking at 2-bedroom apartments to rent. What you want or need out of an apartment tends to be quite different when you're living with a roommate as compared to living alone or with a romantic partner. Here are a few features you should look for in a 2-bedroom you'll share with a roommate.
Two Bathrooms
When both of you are waking up and getting ready to go in the morning, you are not going to want to trip over each other to use one bathroom. An apartment with two bathrooms will be far more usable. If each bedroom has its own bathroom associated with it, that's great. However, you'll often find that there's a bathroom connected to one bedroom, plus a second shared bathroom off the hall or living room. This setup can work; just make sure you're able to decide fairly which roommate gets the bedroom with the attached bathroom.
Plenty of Kitchen Storage
Having two people with two different palates and sets of food preferences often means lots of items in the kitchen. So, make sure the apartment you rent has lots of space in the kitchen. Ideally, the space should also be easy to divide. For example, if there is a large pantry, you could put your items on the top three shelves and let your roommate have the bottom three shelves. The same goes for the fridge; you want an amply-sized one when living with a roommate.
Bedroom Location
It's often best if the bedrooms are not located right next to one another. This way, if you and your roommate have different sleep schedules, you won't keep each other awake. Having a living room or even a hall between the bedrooms can make for more peaceful living.
Parking for Two Cars
If you and your roommate both have cars, make sure there is space to park two cars at the apartment. Some apartment communities only issue one parking spot per apartment, even if there are two people in the apartment, which is not ideal if you both have cars. If you'll have to pay extra for a second parking spot, factor that in when comparing apartment prices.
If you find an apartment with the features above, it will often be a good one for two roommates to share. Contact a local real estate service to learn more about 2-bedroom apartment rentals.
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