You did it!
You’ve found the perfect apartment at the perfect price in the perfect location for the school year.
You’ve gotten settled in, your roommate(s) are doing the same, and you want to celebrate having a place to yourselves for the first time.
You've already nailed down the must-have amenities for your new apartment ... but, it would be nice to have your friends be a little jealous of your awesome new space.
Luckily, there are TONS of amenities your apartment could have that theirs might not.
Here are six amenities that will make your apartment the best place to be!
1. On-Site Fitness Center
While the rec center on campus is a great place to go to work out, why bother leaving the apartment complex if you have everything you need right there?
Having an on-site fitness center is a convenient feature for those who like to start their day with a workout—you’ll never have to plan around going to the gym again.
It’s also a great motivator if you want to start exercising more regularly because there’s nothing stopping you when the gym is at home!
2. Rooftop Access
Access to the roof might not seem like a huge deal when it’s brought up on apartment tours, but once you start spending all your time at your apartment, you’ll realize how sweet it is!
Having access to the roof means you have a nice, quiet place to hang out with friends, get some reading done, or sit back and relax on a weekday night when the weather is perfect.
When it starts to cool off in the fall, it’ll become an ideal place to go to see the leaves change and get a glimpse of your neighborhood.
3. Brand-New Stainless Steel Appliances
Having brand-new appliances has some secret perks you probably didn’t realize before moving in and using them.
New fridge, new oven, new microwave—they all match!
Many apartments have mismatched appliances because they’ve had to be replaced at different times and likely aren’t from the same manufacturer.
New appliances means your chances of the fridge quitting on you are super low!
You won’t have to worry about having to replace anything because everything was just updated. You’ll also probably be one of the first (if not the first) people to use those appliances, so they’ll be squeaky clean.
Experience the First Site difference with newly remodeled apartments within walking distance of ISU!
4. In-Unit Washer/Dryer
Lugging laundry back and forth between a shared laundry room or laundromat is a pain.
Thinking back to living in the dorms, it can sometimes be ill-advised to leave laundry unattended for too long, as well. You never know who will try to take the machines from you.
But with in-unit washing and drying, you’ll never have to worry about that. You can do laundry on your own schedule, and you’ll know exactly what’s been in that washer before your clothes.
So go ahead and throw your towels in before class—they’re still going to be there when you get back!
5. Dishwasher
If you grew up in a house without a dishwasher, you’re going to think this is the best invention EVER as soon as you use it for the first time!
And if this is standard for you, then you ought to know the value of being able to place everything in here at once and let it do all the work for you.
If you cook often or host guests, this will become a life-saving tool and save you so much time.
Say goodbye to washing every cup, bowl, pan, and spoon by hand, and say hello to an awesome addition to your apartment!
6. Private Pool
If any of these other amenities weren’t enough to make your friends jealous, just wait until they find out that your apartment complex also has its own private pool!
On warm summer days, and for that first 80-degree day in the spring, you can have everyone over to hang out and enjoy the sun.
Poolside lounging is also an option even if it’s too cold to swim.
Plus, it's a great place to do laps if you’re running short on time for the gym.
Think about that while you’re giving your friends a tour of the complex, and make sure they’re invited to your next poolside party!
