Choosing to live in an apartment alone or with other people comes down to your personal preferences. Each decision comes with its unique pros and cons. Use this guide to get a better sense of which living situation will better suit how you hope to live your life and run your home.

What Are the Benefits of Living Alone?

If you see your future apartment as a place where you can unwind without any disturbances, you might be better off living alone. Without a roommate, your abode can be a fortress of solitude to use exactly as you want without any need to compromise or share. Living alone also means there’s no one around to question why you like or do certain things.

It also means you are free to keep your apartment in whatever state makes you most comfortable. There’s no one to pick up after, no one to make you pick up, and you can clean at your leisure and when your schedule permits.

The one aspect you should thoroughly consider, however, is finances. It does generally cost more to live by yourself, so it’s helpful to determine if you are able to cover rent, utilities, food, and all other necessities on your own.

What Are the Advantages of a Roommate?

When you live with other people, the rent, utilities, Internet, and sometimes even groceries are split between everyone. This helps you to save more for other areas of life. 

Roommates also come with furniture, dishes, and decorative items, which means you won’t be fully responsible for furnishing the place on your own. Then you can pool your resources so it’s less expensive to purchase bigger items that everyone can benefit from. Just be careful to discuss ahead of time what will happen to shared belongings when someone moves out.

In the meantime, these elements can be used in common areas where you can spend time playing games, watching movies, and chatting. Having roommates means there’s probably always someone available to spend time with, so you are less likely to feel lonely. 

Whether you want to live alone or with other people, Limestone Square in Lexington, KY, has one- and three-bedroom apartments available to suit your purposes. They are part of the family-owned Cowgill company and are dedicated to creating a comfortable community for students and families. Call them today at (859) 254-0101 to schedule a tour or ask about their roommate matching. Visit their website to see floor plans and complete a virtual walk-through.