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Should a college student rent a furnished or unfurnished apartment?
Furnished housing can reduce move-in cost and logistics, especially for students arriving from far away or staying only a year or two. Unfurnished housing may be better when the tenant already owns furniture, expects a longer stay, or can resell items efficiently.
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Treat furniture as part of the occupancy cost, not as a free amenity.
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- Furniture package and replacement charges
- Moving or storage costs
- Expected length of stay
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