OK, the house has been rented, but what does it cost to move in? The following represents one scenario of costs associated with moving into a 'typical two-bedroom property with gas heat. It is critical that we support programs and initiatives in our communities that assist low-income individuals and families in defraying these costs!
Costs can vary dramatically depending on many variables, most especially city, location and credit history. These figures represent a non-scientific survey, we called around, of rates for the types of services listed. Your actual mileage may vary.
Description:
|
Cost:
|
Cost Per Category:
|
Cumulative Totals:
|
Application Fee
(1)
|
$30
|
|
|
Credit/Criminal/Work History
(2)
|
$20
|
Security Deposit
(3)
|
$681
|
1st Month Rent
(3)
|
$681
|
|
|
$1412
|
|
Electric Deposit - gas heat
(4)
|
$125
|
|
|
Gas Deposit - Gas heat
(4)
|
$175*
|
Phone Deposit
(4)
|
$90+
|
Water Deposit
(4)
|
$75
|
|
|
$465
|
$1877
|
Renter's Insurance
(5)
|
$150
|
|
|
Moving Fees
(6)
|
$150
|
Transportation Costs
(7)
|
$50
|
|
|
$350
|
$2227
|
Stove - Used
(8)
|
$150
|
|
|
Refrigerator - Used
(8)
|
$175
|
|
|
|
|
$325
|
$2552
|
|
|
|
|
GRAND TOTAL:
|
|
|
$2552
|
The Fine Print:
This estimate does not include the cost of:
-
lost time at work
-
additional daycare deposits, costs or babysitting needs
-
furniture needs
-
cleaning supplies
-
food
-
other miscellaneous expenses