Price and location are the top considerations when looking for a new place to live. Once you know your budget and where to look for your new apartment, consider the following: Size: Apartments are measured in square footage. This is a measure of the total available floor area inside the apartment, including bedrooms, living room, and closet space. Pay attention to the square footage when you are evaluating different floor plans, as the sizes of studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments can vary widely. Bedrooms: Apartments are usually offered as either studio or one-, two-, or three-bedroom. While studio apartments do not typically have separate living and sleeping areas, they may not necessarily be smaller in square footage – there are large studio apartments to be found. Studio apartments might be just the right size for you if you don’t need more than one sleeping area. The number of bedrooms you’ll need depends on how many people will live in your home, whether each person will have their own room, and whether you’ll need additional rooms to use as an office, meditation space, or craft room. Prices typically increase with the square footage and number of bedrooms in an apartment. So if the price starts creeping up on your budget, you may need to revisit whether you need that extra bedroom. Bathrooms: You may be totally fine sharing your personal space with every person in your home. But if you are not one to wait for your roommates to finish their get-ready routines, you may want an apartment with more than one bathroom. Pets: If you have a dog, you will probably want an apartment that has access to outdoor spaces where your pet can do their thing. You may also want to look for communities that have off-leash areas or are close to parks so you and your pooch can get some necessary outdoor time.