If you live in a hot city like Phoenix or Las Vegas, hopefully you have air conditioning set up in your apartment. For more tips, check out this guide on how to save on you utility bills. To save on this bill, invest in energy-efficient products, like energy star labeled appliances or LED light bulbs. For a typical household, an average utility bill ranges from $103-$191 a month depending on the state you live in. One person living in a studio will use a lot less energy than a family of four living in a two bedroom apartment. When considering how much your electricity bill will cost, consider the size of your apartment and the number of tenants living there. Plan on your electricity being the largest portion of your utility bills. If you will be covering the cost of these utilities, expect to pay around $40 for water and $20 for garbage and sewage.īeyond these utilities, you’ll likely be responsible for paying for electricity, gas, heating, internet and cable. It is common for a landlord to cover the cost of water, garbage and sewage. In most cases, you will be responsible for a portion of your utilities. In some apartments, your landlord will cover all of your utilities.
Hopefully you asked this question when touring your new home and before signing the lease.
