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I am considering moving to Ramblewood Villiage Apartments in Mt. Laurel. Does anyone know the average cost of utilities for their one-bedroom units? Management claims they do not know. They also said that PSEG stopped providing estimates about a month ago.
1 bedroom (775 sq. ft)
First Floor / Brick building
Heating & Hot Water = Gas (PSEG)
Cooking = Electric (PSEG)
I would appreciate if any current or former tenants could give me an idea. Thanks!
Last edited by oneiyorky; 12-06-2008 at 01:52 AM..
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I would estimate about $100-150/month depending on the temperature you keep your thermostat on. If you have to pay for water as well - add another $25.
Water and sewer are included in the rent. I would be responsible for heat / hot water and electric. They do have slightly larger one bedroom units (838 sq. ft) that include heat/hot water in the rent , plus a smal fenced in back yard for an additional $90.
I'm trying to determine whether its more economical to go with those. Wondering if my heat/ hot water going to cost more or less then $90 - but also realize I would still be paying that additional $90 in the summer when I am running the A/C.
Water and sewer are included in the rent. I would be responsible for heat / hot water and electric. They do have slightly larger one bedroom units (838 sq. ft) that include heat/hot water in the rent , plus a smal fenced in back yard for an additional $90.
I'm trying to determine whether its more economical to go with those. Wondering if my heat/ hot water going to cost more or less then $90 - but also realize I would still be paying that additional $90 in the summer when I am running the A/C.
This is too much! I'm reading the quote you are given and scratching my head. Not that I don't believe it, just that I CAN'T believe it. I used to live in a one bedroom apartment (condo), with about the same square footage and our heat and electric were about $40-$50 a month. Yes, it was a while ago, but still, this blows my mind.
I would definitely go with the bigger unit with the heat and hot water included, if I were you.
[quote=Jerseyt719;6469367]This is too much! I'm reading the quote you are given and scratching my head. Not that I don't believe it, just that I CAN'T believe it. I used to live in a one bedroom apartment (condo), with about the same square footage and our heat and electric were about $40-$50 a month. Yes, it was a while ago, but still, this blows my mind.
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Jerseyt719 are Are you saying that you can't believe $90 heat and hot water because that is cheap or because it is a lot of money?
This is my first apartment, so unfortunately, I'm clueless as to what the utilities are going to cost.
Ramblewood is having special until Dec 31 - $200 of rent if you sign a 1-year lease - so their smallest 1 bedroom (775 sq. feet) is renting for $830 (instead of $1,030). Renter pays heat / hotwater and electric. On top of that they are gutting and re-doing a lot of the the apartments, so the inside is practically brand new - all new kitchen appliances, new bathroom. New heater, and A/C.
Actually, I just realized, they also have a one bedroom (775 sq. feet) that rents for $905 (regular price $1,105) and includes heat and hot water. I was not shown that because none are available right now. So I guess I should really be considering the difference in price for heat and hot water to be $75 instead of $90.
The larger 1 bedroom (838 sq ft) is renting for $920 (regularly $1,120) with heat and hot water included. Although the inside hasn't been redone, it does have new heater and A/C and a pretty good size fenced in back yard area.
I know the apartment complex has to make money, so I am trying to figure out if heat and hot water is actually going to cost me more than $75 a month (the difference in the cost of the two units). I'm sure they average the cost and spead it out over the 12 month period. So where I might only use $40 for heat/ hot water in the summer, I would still be paying $75, plus what ever it costs to run the A/C.
I to am looking at the 1 BR's at Ramblewood. Did you lease one yet? Are you happy with it? Problems? What kind of deal did you strike with them? Do they have shorter leases than 1 year? Did you get any utilities included w/ your lease?
Thanks!
[quote=oneiyorky;6493598]Thank you both for the feedback!
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Originally Posted by Jerseyt719
This is too much! I'm reading the quote you are given and scratching my head. Not that I don't believe it, just that I CAN'T believe it. I used to live in a one bedroom apartment (condo), with about the same square footage and our heat and electric were about $40-$50 a month. Yes, it was a while ago, but still, this blows my mind.
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Jerseyt719 are Are you saying that you can't believe $90 heat and hot water because that is cheap or because it is a lot of money?
This is my first apartment, so unfortunately, I'm clueless as to what the utilities are going to cost.
Ramblewood is having special until Dec 31 - $200 of rent if you sign a 1-year lease - so their smallest 1 bedroom (775 sq. feet) is renting for $830 (instead of $1,030). Renter pays heat / hotwater and electric. On top of that they are gutting and re-doing a lot of the the apartments, so the inside is practically brand new - all new kitchen appliances, new bathroom. New heater, and A/C.
Actually, I just realized, they also have a one bedroom (775 sq. feet) that rents for $905 (regular price $1,105) and includes heat and hot water. I was not shown that because none are available right now. So I guess I should really be considering the difference in price for heat and hot water to be $75 instead of $90.
The larger 1 bedroom (838 sq ft) is renting for $920 (regularly $1,120) with heat and hot water included. Although the inside hasn't been redone, it does have new heater and A/C and a pretty good size fenced in back yard area.
I know the apartment complex has to make money, so I am trying to figure out if heat and hot water is actually going to cost me more than $75 a month (the difference in the cost of the two units). I'm sure they average the cost and spead it out over the 12 month period. So where I might only use $40 for heat/ hot water in the summer, I would still be paying $75, plus what ever it costs to run the A/C.
I previously asked if anyone knew what the utilities averaged at this complex. The rental agent told me PSE&G no longer gave out this info. She was WRONG. Not only did PSEG tell me that the previous tenant paid $1200 a year in electric, and $800 for gas heat/ hot water. She also informed me that the apartment had been vacant for the past 6 months.
The other thing you need to look into is how the heat is controlled in the different units. The one you are solely responsible for, probably means your apartment has it's own unit, so you have control. The one that includes heat/hot water is most likely on a shared boiler system. They will turn the heat on and off when they deem necessary and you will have little control over the temperature. My wife and I used to live in a complex with a boiler when we were first married and had to open windows in the winter since the heat was that strong with no way to turn it down. Minor thing, but it may be worth paying for something you can control versus paying for a bigger place with those things included and losing the control.
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did you lease?
