Is it all and all cheaper to live in a nice motel rather than an apt?

Question

Considering bills/utilities are included in the rent at a motel?

Answer 1

In general, no, it is not cheaper to live in a motel.

One of the key reasons is your ability to store and appropriately cook foods. With only a small refrigerator, you wouldn't have the ability to buy your items in large quantities, which is often a cost savings for those of us with decent size freezers. On top of that, if your only cooking device is a single-burner hot plate, it's hard to cook more than one thing at a time...Not to mention that washing any dishes you use can be tricky if the bathtub is the only thing big enough for your pan to fit in. These inconveniences often encourage people to eat out more often than the otherwise would, adding to the overall cost of feeding yourself.

On top of that, you'll still have the cost of doing your laundry offsite, which you might not be burdened with in an apartment. Additionally, most (obviously not all) motels that offer long term rates are in neighborhoods that put your personal body as well as your car at risk for theft or damage.

Answer 2

I think it would depend on how nice the motel is. And how much room you need. If it is just you, it might work out, but I personally need more room. I had a really nice-huge- 2 bedroom apt that I only paid $400 a month for, and it came with stove, fridge, washer/dryer and dishwasher. Even with utilities, I was only paying around $650 total a month. Good luck finding a decent motel for that. It also depends on where you live.

Answer 3

It depends on how nice the apartment is. Also, most cities have a tax on motel rooms that catches visitors to the city but not apartment or house occupants, so factor that in.
The lease opportunity at an apartment does provide some price and assurance benefits. If someone buys the motel and wants to tear it down, out you go with less than one month's notice.
It's not just the rent.

Answer 4

The cost depends on the time of year you are travelling so that will affect the per night cost. If you are looking at $200 per night there are several hotels in the area that are decent. Some of them are (lowest priced to highest): Sandman Downtown - 1 block from GM Place The Georgian Court - Again about a block from GM Place Hampton Inn Downtown - Close to GM Place as well These and several others come in at less than $200 per night currently. If you are interested in the Robson Street area there are several there that also come in at under $200 per night.

Answer 5

That totally depends on where you're located and what the prices are in that area.

Usually, an apartment is cheaper. But in some places, that may not be the case.

Answer 6

From my personal experience.. NO.! But I havn't lived everywhere either.