{"id":20281,"date":"2019-06-14T18:32:50","date_gmt":"2019-06-14T18:32:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/?p=20281"},"modified":"2019-06-14T18:32:50","modified_gmt":"2019-06-14T18:32:50","slug":"how-to-save-money-on-furnished-apartments-in-washington-dc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/how-to-save-money-on-furnished-apartments-in-washington-dc\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Save Money on Furnished Apartments in Washington DC"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- SEO Ultimate Plus (https:\/\/seoultimateplus.com) - Code Inserter module -->\n<script async>(function(s,u,m,o,j,v){j=u.createElement(m);v=u.getElementsByTagName(m)[0];j.async=1;j.src=o;j.dataset.sumoSiteId='b68b392479b5981b8acf46565e9fe32a0734fc21a1f7c1e60121eaa6ca1a1c64';v.parentNode.insertBefore(j,v)})(window,document,'script','\/\/load.sumo.com\/');<\/script>\n<!-- \/SEO Ultimate Plus -->\n\n<p><span>In a world where the prices are constantly rising, everyone is trying to be that little bit savvier with their money. When you need to take a trip to DC, whether it be for business, visiting a friend, or a much needed holiday, can you still save those pennies? Of course you can! But how, we hear you ask? With <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theblueground.com\/furnished-apartments-washington-dc-usa?ne=38.94867731753686,-76.98622954995727&amp;sw=38.84821224039908,-77.06789745004272&amp;sort=price_low\"><span>furnished apartments in Washington DC<\/span><\/a><span>! You\u2019re looking for style, substance and most importantly, a price tag that isn\u2019t going to break the bank, right? Check out these fantastic ways on how you can save money on a furnished apartment in DC so that your trip isn\u2019t compromised by money troubles.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span>Travel with someone!<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span>If you\u2019re really looking to lower the cost of your trip overall, then travel with somebody! Not only can your split the cost of food and other essentials, but you could halve the amount you\u2019re paying for your furnished apartment too. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span>If your friends and family, or even your colleagues aren\u2019t keen on the idea of travelling with you (especially if they\u2019re aware that you\u2019re trying to save money), then take to the internet and find someone who needs to find a space to stay in Washington as you do. Of course, you will need to make sure that this person is safe to stay with, but if all goes well, you could dramatically reduce the amount you\u2019re paying and walk away from the whole experience with a friend too.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span>Choose your location wisely<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span>With every town and city across the globe, certain areas will be cheaper than others, and you\u2019ll have to do some research on which areas of Washington DC are cheaper to rent than others. Look at areas such as Takoma Park, Brookland, Downtown, or even Glover park for furnished apartments nearby so that you can secure a cheaper stay.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span>Not only should you look at the prices of your furnished apartment, but you should also look at the price of living in that particular area. Take into consideration your plans during your visit too. Are you going to eat out much? Will you be exploring tourist attractions in the area? Will you have to commute far? All expenses that come into your trip should be taken into consideration so that you can choose the right location for you. Choosing a cheap apartment miles away from everything you\u2019re going to Washington DC for isn\u2019t going to work in your favour, so it\u2019s worth sitting down and doing the math.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span>Refrain from adding all of the extras<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span>Like with most things, you\u2019ll be able to choose extras with your furnished apartment such as cleaning services, use of the on-site gym and swimming pool, and even paying for a doorman to collect your post and take messages. While all of these are very tempting and would certainly make your stay very luxurious, do you really need them? Try and refrain from adding extras to your apartment stay, especially if you really don\u2019t need them or think you won\u2019t get a chance to use them.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span>Consider staying longer<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span>This may sound very backhanded, but often companies renting out furnished apartments will (obviously) want you to stay longer, and offer a considerable amount of money for staying longer in their apartment. After all, if their apartment is empty, they\u2019re not making any money from it! While you\u2019re trying to be savvier with your money, why not stay longer if you\u2019re not going to be paying that much more for say, another month in the wonderful city of DC? Who knows, you might fall in love with the city so much that you move there permanently!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span>Negotiate prices<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span>Finally, and this is a big one if you\u2019re looking to get the best price possible, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.nationwide.com\/how-to-negotiate-rent\/\"><span>negotiation with the landlord<\/span><\/a><span> should be something that you\u2019re prepared to do. We get it, negotiating prices is scary and may not even come into your mind in fear that your counteroffer will be rejected. However, as the saying goes, \u201cif you don\u2019t ask, you don\u2019t get!\u201d. Sit down and speak to the landlord so that you can sensibly negotiate prices and you\u2019ll be surprised at how willing they are to lower the price a little! After all, as mentioned earlier, if their apartment is empty, they\u2019re not going to make any money!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span>As you can see, with these tips, you could easily save on your trip to Washington DC! Most importantly, have a great time in the capital of America!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a world where the prices are constantly rising, everyone is trying to be that little bit savvier with their money. 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