When living in an apartment complex, you’re surrounded by neighbors and potential friends. However, it can be a little daunting to talk to people you don’t know, and you might feel uncomfortable putting yourself out there. Get started with the following tips, and you’ll form a tight-knit community in no time.

5 Tips for Making Friends When You Live in an Apartment

1. Host Social Gatherings 

After you get settled into your new place, post notes on your neighbors’ doors to invite them to your unit for a housewarming party. You could also throw parties for holidays or just for fun.

If the complex has a pool or common area where everyone could gather, organize a potluck or game night for the complex. Good food, music, and a relaxing atmosphere can help everyone open up and get to know each other. 

2. Explore the Neighborhood

Walk your dog around the complex, get groceries at the closest store, and eat lunch or buy coffee at the cafe across the street. The other residents will probably frequent these areas, so you’ll have plenty of opportunities to make small talk. Just a smile, compliment, and short greeting can put you on good terms with other people and possibly lead to interesting conversations. 

3. Join or Organize a Club 

If there’s a news bulletin board for the complex, check to see if there are any announcements for clubs or communities that you find interesting. You could also ask the other residents whether they already know of any.

If there aren’t any, consider organizing a club of your own, and invite your neighbors to join. You could center it around books, board games, classic movies, or food.

4. Use Social Media 

Sites like Nextdoor® can help you get in touch with neighbors and learn what’s happening in the apartment complex. If you find out your neighbors’ names, you could also try friending them on Facebook or following them on Twitter and Instagram. Interacting with them on social media could help you learn more about them and foster meaningful relationships.

5. Go to Meetings 

Some rental communities have regular meetings to discuss events, changes, and concerns with the building. By attending such meetings, you’ll make a good impression as someone who cares and wants to contribute, making it easier for your neighbors to warm up to you and form friendships. 

You’ll have ample opportunity to make lots of great new friends at an apartment complex owned by Maendele Properties LLC in Hastings, NE. Their rental properties are designed to prioritize the security and comfort of their clients. Whether you need a one-bedroom place or a unit that can fit a whole family, they’ll be happy to help. Call them at (402) 984-2020 or message them online, and they’ll get back to you within 24 hours.