The month rent (950 for 1 bd, 1350 for 2 bd) only includes rent+trash. You will pay for Electricity, water and sewer.
Why this is important? It is important because you will end paying 300.00 to $400.00 more in utility fees. Other appartment complexes, you would pay only for electricity as water/sewer is included, if not inluded, then it is only $50.00 extra per month.
The electricity is metered, you pay PSE (Puget Sound Energy) every month.
The water usage is not metered, therefore whatever the management company likes to charge, you end up being charged, usually from $95.00 to $120.00
You will find copied of my Electricity and Water/Sewer bills on this blog site.
The Electricity usage is high because of the condition of the buildings, especially the windows, I am mentioning this to bring your attention to the condition of the buildings. The windows leak air, the insulation is old, that is why you need a lot of electricity to heat your apartment.
The water/sewer charge is different, the management company charges extra money (on average $50.00 to $75.00) permonth to make more money. This is something the potential resident cannot check at the time they sign the lease, they would get a shock when they see the first bill.
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