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Are you looking for an apartment to rent right now? If so, are you looking for an unfurnished one, or are you considering a furnished unit? Furnished units are different than unfurnished units in several ways. The first difference is the things you will get with the unit, and the second difference is the benefits that furnished units offer.

The Things that Come with a Furnished Apartment

An unfurnished apartment is a unit that comes empty. The only things you will find in one are the basic things a house has, such as plumbing fixtures, blinds, flooring, and cabinets. A furnished unit, on the other hand, comes completely furnished. The living room will contain the main things you need, such as a couch, tables, chairs, and TV. The kitchen will come stocked with plates, glasses, silverware, pots, pans, and other basic kitchenware items. The bedrooms in a furnished unit come with a bed, dresser, and lamp. The bathroom comes equipped with a shower curtain, towels, and washcloths.

Furnished units may not have everything you want, but they include the basic items you need. You will have to bring your own personal items, though, such as clothing, books, pictures, and decorations.

The Benefits of Renting a Furnished Unit

There are several reasons people rent furnished units, and the main reason is for the benefits they offer. The first benefit is a shorter lease. It is easier to find furnished units for rent by the month than unfurnished units. You may pay a little more per month for the furnishings that come with the apartment, but the benefit is that you will not have to move anything to start living there. Everything will already be there.

Moving to a furnished unit is ideal in certain situations. The first situation is for a temporary move. If you are in-between homes, for example, moving to a furnished unit offers a lot of advantages. You could store all your personal items in a storage shed instead of trying to cram them in a two or three-bedroom apartment. People also prefer furnished apartments when traveling for work purposes. If you must go to the same job for the next six months, you could choose a furnished apartment rather than a hotel room.

After reading these differences and benefits, are you sure you want a furnished unit? If so, contact a property management firm or real estate agent to begin your search for the right furnished apartment to rent.