Ramblewood Village (Mt. Laurel) UTILITIES ???? (apartment complex, rental, condo)

[oneiyorky]

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!

[JerzBoy]

I live in a 2br condo in Mt Laurel nearby.

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.

[oneiyorky]

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.

[Jerseyt719]

Originally Posted by oneiyorky

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.

[oneiyorky]

Thank you both for the feedback!

[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.
quote]

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.

[RoxxWallington]

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!

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.
quote]

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.

[oneiyorky]

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.

[frankgn87]

Thats $150 a month for all utilities? Not too bad..

[oneiyorky]

Originally Posted by frankgn87

Thats $150 a month for all utilities? Not too bad..

Actually, closer to $200. The rep at PSEG said to figure the gas closer to $950 because of price increases since the apartment was last inhabited.