Apartment Amenities: The Complete List

Hardwood floors, a washer dryer, and air conditioning are just a few examples of the apartment amenities at the top of renter wishlists. In this article, we cover all the amenities, from the common to the luxurious and everything in between.

Apartment amenities are any desirable or useful non-essential features in an apartment unit and its building that provide value, luxury, or convenience for renters.

There are two types of apartment amenities. The perks within an apartment unit are called in-unit amenities. The perks found in common areas of an apartment building or complex are known as community amenities.

Technically, in-unit amenities are free, meaning that landlords and property managers don’t charge renters by the amenity. However, that doesn’t mean renters don’t pay up for these perks. In-unit amenities like a renovated kitchen or washer dryer are simply factored into the monthly rent. When it comes to community amenities, some property managers charge an amenity fee. It can be a one-time fee or a monthly fee, or it can vary by amenity. Before signing a lease on a property, be sure to ask whether the community amenities are free.

Here’s a list of in-unit apartment amenities that renters can look for.

Here’s a list of community amenities shared among all residents of a building or complex. Note that many of the amenities below are more commonly found in large apartment complexes and new, luxury apartment buildings.

Pet-friendly

Cleaning

Health & Fitness

Biking

Outdoor

Social / Entertainment

Family-friendly

Security

Parking & Transportation

Property Management

Mail

Business

General Convenience

Now that you know the full list of apartment amenities available, the question is, what’s on your must-have list? Be sure to check out our amenities filter to tailor your apartment search results accordingly.