Utility Bill... (Sanford: apartment, rent, utilities)

[LordHelmit]

Hi

Planning on moving to Sanford, NC this summer with my girlfriend, will be renting an apartment where rent is $585/month in a 1br/1ba 822sq ft place.

I emailed the manager and she said that no utilities are included in rent, so I was wondering what would the average price be per month for 2 people living in an 822 sq ft apartment? Electricity, water, cable/internet, whatever makes the water hot, etc...

any help would be much appreciated.,

[sowk09]

I live in a 900 sq. ft apt. In the summer my power bill is about $50 a month, but I keep it warm-ish during the day while I'm at work, and get lots of natural sunlight so don't use a ton of lights. My water is free so I can't help there, but in the past when I've paid for it, it's been dirt cheap.... like $25 every other month or something. I just watch the free channels on tv, and pay $19.95/mo for Road Runner Lite internet. I'm a pro at living for cheap, so my estimates might not be great. I'll be interested to see what others say.

[LordHelmit]

in the past [for water] was it in NC? that area anyways. that actually helps alot, i was thinkin i might just need to do the free channels.

what is the bill that makes the water hot? =P

[CHTransplant]

Originally Posted by LordHelmit

what is the bill that makes the water hot?

In an apartment it's likely to be electric, but it could also be natural gas.

[LordHelmit]

ok. power bill 50/month? not bad at all i was expecting much worse. anyone know what water would be...?

[hammester]

Depends is there are washer and dryer in the unit?

[LordHelmit]

the washer/dryers are not in our rooms.