Tuesday, May 3, 2011

NH Apartments For Rent

By Christine Lauren


New Hampshire has a number of large cities: most notably, Manchester, Nashua, Concord, Portsmouth, and Rochester, and as a result there are quite a few apartments for rent in NH. Much of the buildings in these cities are older and thus you will often find unique apartments converted from large single family homes. There are also quite a few converted mill buildings that provide more "rental complex" living, with amenities like pools, fitness centers, and meeting rooms. Depending upon the type of living you prefer there will be plenty to choose from.

Multi-family buildings are plentiful in these cities and these building types were usually built for rental housing. The majority of buildings contain 3-6 units with some offering up to 12 units.

You also have the option of renting a single family home or detached condo if you would like more privacy and freedom. There are usually enough homes for rent to appease the demand for these buildings. Many times home owners that cannot sell the buildings elect to rent them until the market recovers. Often these owners or investors will offer a rent-to-own option.

I have been both a landlord and renter so I have a lot of experience and advice for people who are considering any NH rentals. For starters you need the amount you would like to pay in rent. Keep in mind that many places will include heat, hot water, electricity, and other utilities in the rent. Then you should narrow your search by further by figuring out the neighborhood you want to live in. It is also recommended that you speak with the building owner or manager to find out how any issues or maintenance is taken care of. It would also be a good idea to talk with other tenants of the building to get their take on the landlord and living in the building. There may be things they tell you that the landlord won't.

Over all you'll find plenty of great apartments for rent in NH. I would highly recommend getting the help of a real estate agent to find a place to live. They'll have a good idea of what's available and which neighborhoods in the area have what you're looking for. They are also knowledgeable about tenant laws that are there to help you. Best of all they will usually be paid by the landlord so their services will be free to you.




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