Pros and Cons of Renting Furnished Apartments

My job made me move from Minna to Lagos, then to Cairo, Tokyo, Hokkaido, Osaka, Dubai, and back to Lagos. Then, Lagos to Onitsha back to Lagos and currently in Uyo. The long journey was seamless because I leave in furnished apartments and the company took care of most of the tickets. Imagine leaving in a hotel for one or two years.

The Pros of Furnished Apartments

Some of the good sides of renting furnished apartments are discussed below

·         If you are a first-time renter, this might be a great option for you as it saves you from committing a chunk of your budget to buying new furniture

·         Some furnished apartments come with so much furniture, you might not need to buy any tangible furniture

·         In a case where you still need to buy additional furniture and accessories, you can do this without any stress or fuss

·         It eliminates the hassles of moving furniture during relocation

·         It is a great option for you if you are considering a short-term lease

·         Despite being a furnished apartment, you are allowed to personalize the interior design

·         In a situation where you are in a very tight spot financially, it saves you the headache of running around to raise cash or borrowing from family and friends

·         In some cases, you enjoy the services of a steward

                                Cons of Renting Furnished Apartments

As exciting as the concept of furnished apartments is, they have some disadvantages you deserve to know about. We don’t expect the real estate agent to point these out to you but we will share some of them with you.

·         Some furnished apartments only offer you the basics, which include a kitchen table, a bed, and sofas

·         The furniture and accessories in the apartment were installed by the homeowner and don’t come free. You will end up paying much more than you would have paid for an unfurnished apartment

·         You don’t own the furniture. As such, you will be held fully responsible for damages

·         Directly or indirectly you will pay the stewards for services you can render to yourself in times of financial stress

·         The furnishing may not be up to expectation (in terms of taste and preferences)

Takeaways and Conclusion on Renting Furnished Apartments

The top 3 factors that will steer your decision of renting a furnished apartment or an unfurnished apartment are your budget, your lifestyle, and your needs at that point in time.

If you are the kind of person who travels and relocates quite frequently, furnished apartments would be an ideal choice for you. If, on the other hand, you have your own furniture and you don’t mind moving them around, then you will have no problem settling for an unfurnished apartment.

Before you rent a furnished apartment, be sure to ask the property owner to provide a list of furniture in the house. In some cases, you might even go as far as asking for pictures of the furniture to ascertain its condition.

if you are really keen on specifics, compare the rent of furnished apartments to the rent of an unfurnished apartment. Afterwards, you should then calculate how much you would need to spend on the extra furniture that you need.

Have you ever had to live in a furnished apartment? If you have, kindly share your experience with us. If you haven’t, is it something you would consider? Share your thoughts with us in the comment section.