When choosing an apartment, there are many details that need to be taken into consideration. It may be helpful for a person to write a list of everything they are looking for in an apartment, such as monthly rent, location, size and amenities such as a swimming pool. The cleanliness of the apartment and also how well-kept the exterior of the apartment complex is should also be carefully considered. When viewing different apartments, it is also important that the doors and windows are in good working order and that they lock. Ample parking is also an issue to consider, or if a person does not have a car, the proximity to public transportation is also a necessity. Safety is a huge consideration, as a person should carefully consider the surrounding neighborhood and research crime rates in the area.