Диалог "Аренда квартиры" (Renting an Apartment)

Renting an apartment

- Oh Gosh! I didn’t even know that hunting for an apartment could be so tough!

- Are you going to rent an apartment?

- Yes. As soon as possible. I have to find a new place as my lease expires next week. First I checked all the classified websites regarding a property but I couldn’t find anything in my price range. I can’t afford an expensive property now. Then I found real estate listings in newspapers, but the apartments I saw were just awful to my mind. They are old, run-down and not well-maintained.

- I understand. And what’s your price range? Do you have any special location in mind?

- Well, I expect to pay something around 1000$ a month. Anything under this price will do. As for the location – I need a place near my office. So I could save a good amount on commuting.

- But the district where you work is a plush one. And the property is quite expensive here. How will you manage the rent alone? Don’t you want to look for a roommate to divide the cost of renting?

- That’s also a good option. I have to think about it.

- I guess I have a couple of variants for you. A friend of mine is subletting his studio apartment for 6 months while he travels in America. He’s got a beautiful apartment. It’s fully furnished and has a large balcony overlooking the park.

- That sounds great. It’s a pity that the apartment will be available only for several months. I’m planning to move in for 2 years at least.

- OK. I get the point. There is another vacant place near your office. It’s rather spacious with an upscale neighborhood.

- Has it got all the utilities?

- Well, the building itself was recently renovated and it’s well-maintained. All the apartments have an intercom and the doors are highly secure. The apartment definitely has electricity, gas, water and heating. I’m not sure about a washing machine or a dish-washer. We have to ask the landlord about the details.

- If it’s not over my budget I am ready to see it today.

- As far as I know to move in you will need to pay the first and the last month’s rent plus a security deposit that you will get it back at the end of your lease if the apartment is in good condition.