Amenities are one of the top selling points for apartment communities. They truly help a renter feel like they’re at a place that they could live for years. Some standard amenities, like a pool or workout room, come with a hefty price tag. But you don’t have to pay big bucks to offer some great amenities for your residents.
Here are a few cost-effective perks that you can add to help retain your renters and attract new ones:
1 | Coffee & Tea Bar
This simple perk is a great way to keep in touch with your residents. Set up a coffee and tea stand in the management office (complete with all the standard mix-ins), and you’ll see a daily stream of residents come to visit. Since they’re coming into the office just for the joy of getting a beverage, it’s a great way to get to know them!
2 | Pet Waste Stations
70% of renters own pets. If your community is pet friendly, make them feel welcome! Set up a couple of pet waste stations throughout the property and provide them with bags to pick up after their dogs. Bonus Perk: Leave cat & dog treats in the office and encourage people to stop by and say hi!
3 | Community Events
Whether it be a Halloween Costume contest, or just a casual meet and greet, give your residents a way to get to know each other. Plan your theme, pick up a couple of food trays and get the party started!
4 | Wifi in the Common Spaces
Everyone likes to be connected. Allow them to get the most out of living in your community by providing Wifi in the common spaces. This will allow your residents to enjoy the amenities that your community already provides, but also allow them to bring along things like work and school to do while they’re there! It will even attract more people to use your gym if they have the capability to stream their videos and music while they work out.
5 | Free Bike Parking
Don’t make your residents tote their bicycles up and down the stairs. Provide them a covered place to keep their bikes on site. Some use their bikes as their primary mode of transportation, while others might only use them for occasional leisurely rides. Make sure you cater to them both!
There are so many easy ways that you can make your apartment community more welcoming to your residents, and they don’t take the investment of installing a new pool! Think outside the box and give your residents something to talk about!