Garden Style? Midrise? Highrise? Have you ever wondered about the different styles of apartment living and what they have to offer? Use this guide to define what style community works for YOUR unique lifestyle.
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Garden Style Apartment Complex
Garden style apartment complexes are defined by their multi-building layout. Hallways are typically not enclosed from the outdoors, and often appear as breezeways. In the state of Texas, Garden Style communities can be no more than 3 stories due to stair-only access, not including sub-level floors.
Pros:
- Greater sense of privacy when compared to Midrise and Highrise Complexes due to generally less units in each building
- Often seen as the having most amount of amenities due to less people using them and more space to include them within the property
- Of apartment complexes specifically, Garden Style Communities tend to be the most cost-effective
- Often located in a more suburban environment away from the city due to the space needed for development, giving it a more open and green feel often surrounded by nature
Cons:
- Further away from the city center, often making it more challenging for an inner-city worker’s commute
- Due to general garden-style infrastructure, less sound insulation between floors
- Stairs the only options to access upper floors, making it less accessible for people with disabilities
- For many, garden style communities are often deemed a less social environment due to the greater amount of privacy, creating less of a community-type feel
Midrise Apartment Complex
Midrise Communities are a happy medium between the pros and cons of Garden style and Highrise communities. Usually either located in the city center or just around it, Midrise communities offer a more social experience for significantly less than a high rise community. A Midrise can be anywhere from 4-11 stories in height, making elevators a requirement within the state of Texas.
Pros:
- A happy medium in terms of location from the city center. Either right in the action, or just outside of the city, making commute times typically less than smaller options.
- Some might consider Midrise options more sociable communities, with a more tight-knit community feel
- In many cases you will find them newer with more modern interiors, leading to a more upscale or luxurious experience
- Parking garages are often an included feature within Midrise communities, providing guaranteed parking and shelter for your vehicle.
Cons:
- Amenities are often shared with a greater amount of people, making them less consistently accessible
- Reduced privacy due to the amount of occupants within this style community
- Higher cost associated with Midrise communities due to newer interiors and proximity to the city center
- Ease of dog ownership significantly reduced due to less dog-oriented amenities
Highrise
Highrise buildings are typically classified as having atleast 12 floors and will generally only be found in the city center. Life in these communities is centered around urban living, with residents often choosing these locations due to proximity to their downtown workplaces.
Pros:
- Within the city center, ease of access to downtown establishments for ease of commute to inner-city workers
- Generally within walking distance to life’s necessities such as groceries, food, and fun.
- High rise buildings will typically have 24 hour concierge for things such as package delivery, guest intake, and general community management.
- Often associated with the highest amount of luxury a city can offer
Cons:
- Often associated with high monthly fees such as parking costs, added amenity fees, boiler system fees, etc.
- Less privacy due to elevators as a main source of access to and from ones apartment
- Dog ownership even more challenging than Midrise due to a lack of dog-oriented amenities
- Generally the highest cost of living in the rental world
Now that you know what each type of community has to offer, be sure to discuss this with your locator and let them know what will best fit your needs in your new home! No matter what you choose, there are great apartment home options for any style of apartment complex that we cant wait to share with you!
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