Apartments for students have one thing in common: they all feature floor plans that are far better than your typical dorm room layout. With this in mind, determining the top floor plans for apartments for students will depend on a few key factors. From finding the floor plan with the most natural light to exploring what an extra 10 square feet buys you, we have gathered together a few floor plan pointers that every University of Tennessee at Knoxville student should look for in an off campus housing solution.
Must Have Features For Apartments For Students
There are a few floor plan features that college students should not do without.
- Large bathroom spaces. — Ideally your chosen floor plan will have more than one bathroom. However, on the off chance that you and your roommate (or roommates) choose to live in a single bathroom unit, make sure that the bathroom has plenty of space. Look for additional cabinets and space for an over the toilet storage wardrobe. If all else fails, look for plenty of wall space to hang additional towel racks and accessory hooks.
- Large windows to let in plenty of light. — Electricity bills can become quite pricey when you are forced to leave a light on 24/7. Apartments for students should feature large windows that let in plenty of lighting. Ideally you will want to rent an apartment that faces to the east, south, or west; generally speaking, northern facing apartments receive the least amount of natural light.
- Look for usable square footage. — An apartment’s square footage is measured by the outer perimeter of the unit, which means that it doesn’t account for “dead space.” To avoid falling into the trap of an apartment that boasts a high square footage with an unfortunately large amount of unusable space, make sure that you choose an open or airy floor plan. The more space that you have in a given room, the easier it will be to rearrange furniture, have study sessions, or throw the occasional party or two.
- Apartments for students should have reliable appliances. — As a student your life is busy, which means that you don’t want to deal with the hassle of weekly maintenance requests. Your chosen student apartment should feature reliable appliances. A dishwasher, microwave, and in-unit washer and dryer are all must-have features that can greatly improve your living experience.
- Plenty of built-in lights. — One of the easiest things to overlook is the number of installed lights within an apartment. Turn on all of the lights during your apartment tour. Make sure that each room is equipped with one built-in light, so that you aren’t forced to purchase additional lights.
The Standard At Knoxville Offers Apartments For Students
The Standard at Knoxville is a luxury student apartment complex that offers all of the above features for University of Tennessee, Knoxville, undergraduate and graduate students. Spacious floor plans, plenty of amenities, and flexible leases are available at The Standard at Knoxville. To learn more about leasing your next student apartment, contact a leasing specialist via email, phone, or an in-person tour!