What Are Apartment Amenities?

Your home is your castle but, when it comes to apartment buildings, you often have a little less choice in how your castle looks and feels.

That’s why it’s so important to make sure a prospective building has all the charm, facilities, and amenities you’ll need to enjoy your day-to-day life.

What are apartment amenities exactly? Which are the ones worth looking out for when shopping for a new rental?

1. In-Unit Amenities

In-unit amenities are, without doubt, the most important amenities to check out. Why? Well, in-unit amenities impact the quality, atmosphere, value, and overall enjoyment of your space. Therefore, you should be looking for quality in-unit amenities such as:

• Finished concrete floors
• Stainless steel appliances
• In-unit washer and dryers
• Balconies/private outdoor space
• High-speed internet

Flooring

First, are the floors wooden or concrete? This is super important, as wooden floors can carry the echoes of footsteps, heels, or pets all across your floor or that of your neighbor, which can cause frustration in the long run.

In-Unit Appliances

Next, checking for the standard of appliances, stainless steel should always be top of the list. Are there laundry washers and dryers in the unit? If you don't like spending your weekend at the laundrette, checking for this amenity can prevent a big upset further down the line.

Balcony

Finally, does the unit have a balcony? This is a must if you have a pet or if you want a private outdoor space where you can read, relax, or just get some fresh air after a long hard day.

Internet

If you’re planning to also work in the space, high-speed internet is a must. It’s also a factor if you do a lot of high-quality streaming or gaming. Check out which internet providers the building caters to and ensure they will meet your needs and your budget.

2. Transportation, Parking & Storage Amenities

How you travel to and from your residence will also impact the types of amenities you’ll want to look out for, including:

• Safe bike storage
• Charging stations for electric cars
• Access to freeways and public transport
• Being close to leisure and dining facilities

Bike Storage

Bike storage can be one of the top frustrations in any condo or loft building. It’s not ideal to leave your bike sitting around in your unit where it might get in the way. Making sure that your building provides safe storage for bikes is a must-have amenity.

Electric Car Charging Stations

If you have an electric car or you’re in the market for one, you’ll need a reliable spot close to home where you can charge it.

What’s more convenient than having charging stations provided by your building? Having this amenity on site can save you a lot of time and hassle.

Access to Freeways & Public Transportation

Whether it’s for work, weekend leisure, or getting to the airport, you might want to ensure your new building is close to easy transit routes by car, bike, or public transport.

Leisure & Dining

No matter how beautiful a building looks on the outside, frustration will quickly build when you realize how far away you are from basic necessities and entertainment such as grocery stores. Make sure your prospective building is situated close to fun and convenience! Look for close proximity to beaches, piers, restaurants, coffee shops, and every convenience that matters to you.

3. Pet-Friendly Amenities

Most would-be owners or tenants don’t know that many condo buildings allow pets. So, if you’ve got a furry friend or you’d like to get one in the near future, make sure that your potential building is pet-friendly before you sign the lease.

Even with a dog park nearby, you may also want to see if there are adequate relief areas close to the building and the area is safe for walking your pooch during the day and at night. The best pet-friendly buildings include amenities such as:

• Dog-friendly lobby
• Dogs allowed in elevators
• Pleasant walking and relief areas nearby

4. Outdoor Amenities

Community amenities outdoors can be great for meeting neighbors, socializing, having picnics, or lying out in the sun with a book on warm summer evenings.

Social Outdoor Areas

The right building can provide fantastic common areas where you and your friends can spend the evening. Lots of apartment buildings provide party rooms, but outdoor socializing is a lot more fun. Look out for features such as:

• Outside patio
• Barbeque areas (with a BBQ included, of course)
• Firepit
• Comfortable seating

Outdoor amenities like these mean you’ll always have a safe and enjoyable outdoor space to enjoy alone or to meet friends and neighbors.

Pleasant Outdoor Landscaping & Decoration

The architecture around us can have a huge impact on our mood and quality and life. Make sure you’re coming home to a building that brightens your day by looking out for well-kept outdoor amenities, including:

• Landscaped garden/walkways
• Courtyard
• Water features

Looking for a new space in L.A.? The T Lofts Apartments offer some of L.A.’s finest open-home office lofts with amenities you’ll love. Check out our vacancies and the apartment amenities we offer. If you like what you see, call us today to find out more at 310-876-0150.