When you are going to move into a new apartment, it is a good idea to take the time to look into all of the fees that you can be charged along the way. The ones you are given will depend on where you live and the features and amenities you are offered as well. Some of the most common fees that renters may encounter when they move to a new apartment complex includes:

-- Pet fees: In addition to a security deposit to move in, many landlords will ask you for a pet fee. You may need to pay a deposit to have a pet come in or an additional fee is added to the monthly rent for this. This fee is meant to handle some of the potential damages to the apartment dur to pets.

-- Application fee: This is going to be for covering the costs of checking into your background, your credit, and anything else before you are allowed to move into the apartment. It can range from $20 to $100.

-- Parking fees: If you have parking in the apartment, it is possible you will need to pay a parking fee. Depending on the rental agreement, you may pay this annually or each month. Ask about the cost of the parking fee too.

-- Utility fee: This is going to be a monthly bill that you can owe if you do not have responsibility for the utilities. It can be based on the amount the landlord thinks you will use for utilities for your apartment.

-- Amenity fee: these are fees that are often in place if the apartment has some common areas or some additional amenities that you may not find at other apartments. This can be a big fee or a little fee depending on the apartment you are in.

Always check with the landlord or the property manager to learn more about the fees and how much they can cost. This can give you a clearer picture of the costs of moving into the apartment and can help you see whether this is somewhere you can afford to live in or not.

When you are looking for Willow Park apartments, come and check out some of the units we have available. We are proud to offer a lot of great options for our potential tenants, with lots of room to spread out, a great location, and all of the amenities that you may ever need. We encourage you to come take a look at some of our units and ask questions to see if these apartments are the right ones for your next home!