Moving to a new place can be quite a lot of work, from packing and boxing up your possessions to transporting and moving them into your new rental. But when you need a rental that provides you with the convenience of a furnished home, there are several different variables that you should consider in your selection process. Here are some tips to help you narrow down and select the right furnished rental apartment.

Recognize Your Essentials

When you are selecting your new apartment, you should have a good idea of what you need and what the rental will come furnished with. Furnished rental apartments can come in a variety of furnishing levels, with some having only the simplest of furnishings and others providing all the comforts, appliances, furniture, and decor that you could want and need in a rental home. Some rental apartments are move-in ready, where all you need to bring with you is your clothing and personal items, and others provide a more inclusive list of furnishings.

Decide if you want your rental home to come with its own bed linens, towels, a fully furnished kitchen, and even wall decor, for example, or if you want to bring some of your own personalized items. Then, will there be a vacuum, broom, and dustpan along with other cleaning tools in the rental, or will you bring or buy your own to keep the place clean? Make sure you have a good understanding of what the apartment comes with so you are prepared to bring your own items when necessary.

Find Out About Utilities

Another important detail with a furnished rental apartment is what types of utilities and services will be included with the rent. Your furnished apartment rent includes any furnishings in the unit, but it may also come with utilities. To help you avoid connection, disconnection, and deposit fees with many utility companies, the property management can have these set up for you in advance as part of your rental agreement. 

Find out details of the apartment's utilities and which are included so you can consider this into your budget and make other arrangements when needed. For example, is the power, heating, water, and trash included with the lease? Then, find out if the apartment comes with Wi-Fi or other internet connections. This may include an internet service to watch your favorite streaming services, or the rental may include its own satellite television subscription for entertainment.

Contact a real estate agent to learn more about furnished rental apartments.