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Should I Rent An Apartment Or A Townhouse in Zionsville?

November 05, 2020

Exterior apartment building in Zionsville

After a lengthy deliberation, you know you want to rent your next home in Zionsville. However, now you're faced with the next tough choice: should you rent an apartment or townhouse in Zionsville?

While you can scope out a spacious two-bedroom or a three-bedroom apartment in Zionsville, you could lean towards the privacy of a townhouse. A townhouse in Zionsville is almost always guaranteed to have individual entryways, a personal parking spot, and two to three levels. But those townhouse perks usually come with higher rent.

Read on for a few key factors to debate to help you make a good decision.

Townhouses Generally Cost More To Rent Than Apartments

Exterior view of a Zionsville apartment.

While there are no definite rules regarding rents, townhouses will generally cost more per month. When you rent a townhouse, you will probably have a small usable yard in both the front and back and a connected garage. Townhouses also use a two- or three-story floor plan.

On the other hand, there are many apartments together in one structure. Your apartment may sport an outside patio or terrace, but you won’t find a private entrance. Those townhome advantages of a yard, garage,, and private entrance could come with a higher monthly rent. 

Get More Levels With A Townhome 

Space considerations use the same standard when comparing an apartment or townhouse in Zionsville. In every floor plan, a 10’ x 10’ bedroom can be found in either option. And it's not uncommon to discover some apartments that are laid out with more floor space than the townhouse option. However, apartments will usually utilize a one-story layout. In contrast, a townhouse will utilize either 2 or 3 levels.

The different stories allow for increased privacy and no upstairs neighbors. With multiple floors, it can be simple to see what is your playing level and what’s your quiet level. For instance, you can hang out on the first floor after the early birds go to turn in upstairs. And if you work from your kitchen table, you can set up a home office on the lower level while the upstairs becomes a serene, work-free zone.

Both Get All The Apartment Complex Amenities

Laundry room in a Zionsville townhome.

Townhouses are going to come provided with washer/dryer hookups. Many apartments could also have hookups like their townhouse siblings. Other apartment units feature a stackable washer/dryer or stand alone machines included, while others have community facilities instead. Your townhouse might also have more closet space and has a greater chance for features like a a breakfast nook.

Apartment complex amenities come standard no matter what you rent. You'll gain access to the gym, workcenter, and everything else the overall community has for its Residents. Each apartment gets regular maintenance and kitchen appliances, too.

Privacy Can Be the Deciding Factor On Townhome Vs. Apartment in Zionsville

Zionsville townhomes with separate entrances.

Shared entryways are an everyday occurrence of apartment buildings. This can be a fun method to see your neighbors, but you might want to avoid a shared hallway. Townhomes are individual units comparable to a house and may even have private outside areas, letting you socialize on your own terms.

Both townhouses and apartments feature shared walls, but your apartment may share a floor, ceiling, or both. You'll have to be more understanding about your own noise level living in an apartment. The lack of noise from floors and ceilings in a townhouse could also seem like a more pet-friendly choice.

Want To Tour Your Next Home?

As your start touring for your new apartment or townhome to live in Zionsville, you should definitely visit Sylo Apartments first. We have sizable layouts, helpful staff, and exciting amenities. Call (317) 209-9209 or hit the “schedule a tour button” to begin your apartment hunt.