Okay, so I'm moving into Kenmore, NY (it's around Buffalo, NY). My rent would be $590 a month. No utilities included. I believe it's a duplex, two bedroom. Right now it's just me and my dog. I'm pretty good at keeping things turned off (especially if I'm footing the bill). Water ... I like taking showers, I'll admit it. I can scrimp on washing though and combine loads. I don't know if it's a gas range or electric or any of that. I also don't plan on being home SUPER much. If you know what I mean. I go to school and plan on working when I'm not there.
So ... if anyone has any idea of what that might cost me per month I'd be grateful. An overestimate would be better than an underestimate. Thanks.
2007-07-17 12:01:13 · 6 answers · asked by Jen 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
Just an FYI to all that gave info or will give info ... I haven't made a decision on this place yet, just curious so I can get an idea as to what the total cost would be.
2007-07-17 14:33:21 · update #1
I live in Tulsa, OK and I have a crappy 1 bedroom house. My rent is $470. I pay 14 per month for water, about 30 for gas, 10 for trash, 100 for electricity, and I think that's it. I don't have a home phone or cable. So if you're going to live in Buffalo, NY, I do believe it's a lot more expensive, so I'd estimate about $300 for bills...(And don't forget groceries, internet and all that other good stuff!) Hope that helps!
2007-07-17 12:10:55 · answer #1 · answered by misscaseyld04 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your sq footage and construction of the building will make a big difference. Check with the future landlord to see if he can get you want was paid before or maybe ask the people in the other half of the duplex. Don't forget the deposits to turn all the utilities on. You may be able to call the electric and gas companies to find what the prior people used.
2007-07-17 12:07:24 · answer #2 · answered by shipwreck 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Notify the Utilities of the dates you are leaving/moving in. Take the readings yourself and keep them. These peopole live in Cloud Cuckoo Computer Land and if anything goes wrong the poor sod at the end of the phone line can't cope with it doesn't speak English and the supervisor is in a meeting/having a smoke/chatting up the girl/fella at the other end of the office at llunch or just can't be bothered taking the call
2016-05-20 22:30:17 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Consider deposits that have to be paid and starting costs. Plan to spend about 35 a month for a household of two for each bill. During summer and winter the price could easily triple for electric if you use heating and coolant unit more.
2007-07-17 12:12:10 · answer #4 · answered by Mom of 3 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call the local utilities and ask the question. They should be able to give you a ballpark answer.
If the apartment is a duplex ask the people next door what they pay and take into consideration how many people live there.
2007-07-17 12:11:27 · answer #5 · answered by Othniel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all it sounds to me like you are taking an apartment that you haven't even seen. If I were you I would make the trip at least once to see what kind of area it is in and what kind of shape the place is in. If it is in rough shape then expect your bills to run high because most houses that aren't taken care of have old wiring, pumping, and insulation. Well, maintained homes may not have higher expenses.
2007-07-17 12:22:23 · answer #6 · answered by bellslady65 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋