Apartment hunting in Lafayette isn't the easiest task and can be an overwhelming experience when it shouldn't be. If you are new to the city, it can really be nerve-racking as our city is not set up on a grid system and is divided by the Vermillion River at an angle. Getting from one side of town to the other isnt as easy as following a street East or West because not all streets cross the river; Google Maps can be your best friend when shopping for apartments in Lafayette.

Below are a few things you will want to consider when deciding where you want to live:

• Do you have children and want them in a good school district or are you planning on sending them to private school?
• Where are the private schools located?
• Do you need daycare arrangements and where are the best daycares?
• Do you need or want to be next to parks and recreation for your children or pets?
• -How far from your job are you willing to commute? - Is easy access to shopping, entertainment and public transportation important?
• How important is it that you be near a hospital?

All these questions and more play a crucial role in deciding your next place to live. While your budget is obviously a pretty large factor, it shouldn't be the only factor when deciding between two apartments on opposite sides of town; this may seem the most logical way to determine your next home but here are a few things you might want to consider:

Traffic in Lafayette is pretty grueling and it can take as much as 45 minutes to get across town in rush hour traffic. If your childcare arrangements involve late pickup fees, you could easily close the price gap in childcare penalties alone. Most child care facilities charge a $1 or more per minute after their designated close time to encourage on-time pickup.

The cost of an apartment largely depends upon the area that it is located in. If an apartment is closer to or in a metro area, it is going to cost you more than living out of the city.

But if you choose a location further out, youll have to spend time commuting. Some people find their time spent away from work more valuable than others.

Determining the value of an hour a day commute to and from work - 5 days a week varies with each individual.

Another consideration is your lifestyle. Do you lead an active lifestyle and want to be near a gym, tanning salons, parks, and entertainment? Or, can you save money by renting an apartment that has gym and fitness equipment, tanning salon, on-site pet parks, playground, basketball court and swimming pool included in the lease?

The perfect apartment is one that fits all of your needs while adding the most value for your dollar. If you are looking for an apartment community that offers lifestyle amenities, in an excellent school district give Lafayette Gardens Apartments a call. A community where you can have it all in the middle of it all!

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