Are you moving out of your parents’ home? Or looking for a new place for yourself? In either case, you may be faced with a tough decision: to rent a one-bedroom and keep to yourself, or get a two-bedroom apartment and a potential roommate. If you’re experiencing this dilemma, use the following comparison to come to a decision.

The Case for a One-Bedroom

With a one-bedroom apartment, you’ll be living alone or sharing the space with a partner, significant other, or spouse. As a result, you can fully relax in every area of your living space, without worrying about a roommate. Plus, you’ll save money each month on your rent, as a one-bedroom is almost always less expensive than a two-bedroom. While some might see the lack of square footage as a con, if you don’t need the extra bedroom, it’s actually a pro—there’s less to clean.

The Case for a Two-Bedroom

If you can afford to rent a two-bedroom on your own, go for it! The extra bedroom will allow ample space for you to have another living room or a guest room for when parents or friends come to visit. Alternatively, turn it into a sophisticated study for working from home, a workout space, or even just a storage room. 

If you can only afford a one-bedroom, you could find a roommate to share a two-bedroom with. It would also allow you to share cleaning responsibilities for the bathroom, kitchen, and other shared spaces. Finally, this co-living situation would ensure you always have someone to talk to after a stressful day, or just split a pizza with and zone out in front of your favorite show.

Looking for a one- or two-bedroom apartment in the Kearney, NE, area? Consider Downing Co, University Self Storage. They are proud to offer apartments for rent with both single and double bedrooms, so you can choose a layout that fits your lifestyle. If you don’t have enough space, they also offer storage units in various sizes. For more information on their offerings, visit the website, or call (308) 236-6431 to ask about a viewing.