Memphis Apartment Renting - Top, Middle or Bottom?
Jun 4th, 2008 by Memphis Apartments
Those who have lived in Memphis apartments for some time say there are advantages - and disadvantages - to living on the top floor, bottom floor or somewhere in the middle. Take a look at some of the pros and cons listed by those who have been there.
The Top Memphis Apartment Floor
Some say the top floor is the place to be simply because it’s quieter. If you think about this, it does make sense because there are no “upstairs neighbor noises” to be heard.
The possibility of a leaky roof is always a threat for the top floor Memphis apartment dweller but that’s offset by the fact that there are no bathtubs above your ceiling that can ever be left to overflow and fewer potential plumbing leaks.
Some people tout the security issue as a reason for selecting a top floor Memphis apartment. In most cases, it would take a cat burglar to find a way into an upper floor Memphis apartment though a determined thief could likely find a way.
Heating may be less expensive on the top floor, depending on insulation of the Memphis apartments below. By the same token, cooling may be more of a problem because heat rises - even in the summer when the heat from cooking and even that entering the front door will eventually find its way up.
Remember that living on the top floor doesn’t come with an elevator guarantee. Even if there is an elevator, mechanical devices break. That means you may find yourself trudging up and down multiple flights of stairs on a daily basis. While you may convince yourself of the positive point of having “gym quality” exercise right in your building, the novelty will quickly wear off when you’re lugging up groceries.
Naturally, one of the biggest downsides is the actual process of moving in. This is especially true if you’re moving yourself and if the Memphis apartment isn’t furnished - try getting some friends to help move a couch up three flights of stairs! And remember that there’s likely to come a day when you’re also moving out, meaning you’ll be carrying all your possessions back down those same stairs.
The Middle Memphis Apartment Floor
One of the chief advantages touted by “middle of the building” Memphis apartment dwellers is that the have plenty of dead air space for insulation above and below them. This actually may make at least a slight difference in heating and cooling bills. In a large building it may also mean that there’s an anonymity not present on the top and bottom floors.
The Bottom Memphis Apartment Floor
Memphis apartment dwellers tout the bottom floor as being the most convenient because there are no stairs to navigate but less desirable in other ways. One of those is that you’re nearer the front door meaning insects are more likely to find their way to your Memphis apartment than to your upstairs neighbors’ homes. There’s really not an answer to this problem unless you want to stand duty at the front door and order your neighbors to keep the front door closed. This same problem is going to let in the outside air as well, meaning you’re going to have more temperature fluctuations battling the differences between indoor and outdoor heat and cold. That could impact your heating and cooling bill.
Moving in and out is absolutely easier with a downstairs Memphis apartment because there are no flights of stairs or elevators to manage.
Some people believe that there’s a greater chance of crime in a downstairs Memphis apartment as thieves and attackers are more likely to choose a ground floor dwelling than to risk being seen going upstairs.