There are many reasons why someone would downsize from a house to an apartment for rent. Seniors sometimes feel drawn to a lifestyle with less expenses and responsibilities, and apartment rentals for active seniors offer the flexibility and freedom they seek. For younger people, a divorce can sometimes trigger a need for new living accommodations that reflect a certain ease and simplicity.

Below, the experts at Murphy Properties, a company that offers apartment rentals in New London County, CT, and Washington County, RI, offer these three tips to help you easily downsize from a house to an apartment:

• Embrace The Idea Of Starting Over: View this experience as a chance to streamline your possessions in ways that will improve your quality of life. In this spirit, pare down the items you own to those you actually value and use. You'll be able to declutter and clear out your living space in ways that will open you up to fresh adventures and new opportunities.

• Dump Items That Are Old Or Damaged: If you've been holding on to possessions that are old or damaged for sentimental reasons, this is your chance to cut the cord. Purge those items that are worn out or in poor condition, and use a rollout dumpster to help simplify the process.
• Donate Items You Rarely Use: If you have items that are in decent shape but rarely used, donate them to a local charity. A good rule of thumb regarding usage is one year. If there's a coat hanging in your closet, for example, that you haven't worn in a year, this is a good chance to lighten your load, and pass it on to the needy.

Offering five locations throughout Connecticut and Rhode Island, Murphy Properties offers apartment rentals that are conveniently located and impeccably maintained. Close to nature and offering a host of amenities, these apartments present ideal living solutions for everyone from active seniors to working singles. Find your apartment the easy way by calling Murphy Properties at (860) 599-1980, or view the company's local apartment rentals online.