OK, the house has been rented, but what does it cost to move in? The following represents one scenario of costs associated with moving into a 'typical two-bedroom property with gas heat. It is critical that we support programs and initiatives in our communities that assist low-income individuals and families in defraying these costs!
Costs can vary dramatically depending on many variables, most especially city, location and credit history. These figures represent a non-scientific survey, we called around, of rates for the types of services listed. Your actual mileage may vary.
| Description: | Cost: | Cost Per Category: | Cumulative Totals: |
| Application Fee (1) | $30 | ||
| Credit/Criminal/Work History (2) | $20 | ||
| Security Deposit (3) | $681 | ||
| 1st Month Rent (3) | $681 | ||
| $1412 | |||
| Electric Deposit - gas heat (4) | $125 | ||
| Gas Deposit - Gas heat (4) | $175* | ||
| Phone Deposit (4) | $90+ | ||
| Water Deposit (4) | $75 | ||
| $465 | $1877 | ||
| Renter's Insurance (5) | $150 | ||
| Moving Fees (6) | $150 | ||
| Transportation Costs (7) | $50 | ||
| $350 | $2227 | ||
| Stove - Used (8) | $150 | ||
| Refrigerator - Used (8) | $175 | ||
| $325 | $2552 | ||
| GRAND TOTAL: | $2552 |
The Fine Print:
This estimate does not include the cost of:
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