Searching for the right home to rent is a big decision, especially when you are searching for a rental space that allows you your own privacy from neighbors above or below you as you can find with a townhome. There are many important details to consider in the search for a rental townhouse, so make sure you evaluate all the determining factors before you make a final choice. The following provides you with some tips to help in your search for an apartment townhome rental.

Make a List of Features

Before you start out your search for a rental home, you need to decide what features you want and cannot live without, and which features you would like but will not be a deal-breaker if you cannot get them. Make a list of the most important features first, such as the number of bedrooms and bathrooms. For example, if you need at least two bathrooms with the number of household members, don't settle for a one-bathroom townhome. And if you need three bedrooms to accommodate yourself and your partner in one bedroom with two other bedrooms for your children who are of different sexes, keep that in mind while you search. 

If you need a townhome that has ample yard space to set up a trampoline for your children or to build a raised bed garden, make sure the yard provides this space. Also, make sure the landlord is fine with you adding these into the backyard. If you need a townhome that allows pets, especially if you have a larger dog breed or more than two pets, this can be something you need to request specifically with the landlord.

Also, look at the features inside the home and its rooms. If you want a kitchen with a dishwasher to clean and sanitize your dishes to prevent illness in your small children, this can be a feature of importance to you. Or if you want a townhouse that has southern-facing windows to have plenty of natural light, view the townhome on a map to see how the home is situated.

Establish Your Budget

Next on your list of tasks to look for a rental townhome is to find out how much you can realistically afford. You don't want to stretch your budget too tightly and end up stressing each month with paying your bills. A good housing budget should allow you to easily put away some funds each month so you have a backup reserve savings account to help you in the event you lose your income, your income decreases unexpectedly, or you have unexpected expenses that arise due to illness or injury. 

You can find some helpful online budgeting tools for establishing a rental budget. However, the best method is to make a list of all your expenses and calculate savings deposits each month to find out what you can pay for your housing costs.

For more information, ask your real estate agent about townhomes in your area that have your specifications, such as three-bedroom townhome rentals.