What You Rent for the Money

Written by on December 14, 2011 in What You Rent for the Money - No Comments
What You Rent for the Money

In this monthly series RentMonitor, property management software, features different rental properties across the country based on HGTV’s What You Get for the Money.  From the garden apartment in Chicago and the studio space in New York City to the guest house in Boulder and the beach cottage in Santa Monica, we will show you What You Rent for the Money.

With the holidays just around the corner, this month we’re looking at apartments in U.S. cities with fun holiday traditions and celebrations. Let’s find out What You Rent for the Money in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, Lawrence, Kansas, and Odessa, Delaware.

Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
4 Bedroom / 2.5 Bathroom / 1,950 sq. ft. / $1,150 per month

What You Rent for the Money - Coeur d'AleneFeatured on Good Morning America in 2007 as one of the nations best, the Holiday Light Show at the Coeur d’Alene Resort features over 225 holiday displays ringing the boardwalk plus a memorable “Journey to The North Pole” for the children to visit Santa. More than a million lights sparkle across Lake Coeur d’Alene at the largest on-the-water resort holiday light show in America where cruise boats offer a close-up view of the animated light displays and holiday scenes.

A six-month lease moves you into this beautiful, like-new home in CDA Place. This two-story house features 4 Bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, stainless steel appliances, granite counters, 9 foot ceilings, gas fireplace, custom landscaping, washer and dryer, forced air heat, and a 2-car garage, all in a great neighborhood.

Lawrence, Kansas
3 Bedroom / 1.5 Bathroom / 1,850 sq. ft. / $1,400 per month

What You Rent for the Money - LawrenceThe Downtown Lawrence Old Fashioned Christmas Parade features exclusively horse-drawn carriages, wagons and coaches decorated for the season. For more than 15 years, the parade has featured a variety of horses with more than 300 horses expected to follow the route this year. Lawrence also features a holiday lights display called Light Up Lawrence which raises money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Renting in Lawrence is this gorgeous 1910 old west home with 3 bedrooms and 1 1/2 bathrooms. This home includes hardwood floors throughout, front porch and back patio, unfinished basement with workshop and storage space, large 2-car garage with loft storage, and fenced yard. It was renovated in 2006 to update kitchen and add main level office, main level bath, and second story deck off master bedroom and is still full of charm and character.

Odessa, Delaware
3 Bedroom / 1.5 Bathroom / 4,225 sq. ft. / $1,500 per month

What You Rent for the Money - OdessaCreated more than 44 years ago to raise money to fund college scholarships for local high school seniors, Christmas in Odessa is a self-guided walking tour of historic Odessa’s private homes and public buildings, many dating from the 18th and 19th centuries, decorated for the holidays. In addition to the house tours there are many special events like the Christmas Craft & Antique Show and horse carriage rides on Main Street.

This historic pet-friendly home is located on 2.83 acres and also offers charm and character. Two stories of living space includes 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms in this single family residence. Home features a full basement, propane heat, central air, full kitchen appliances, and an in-home washer and dryer.

What You Rent for the Money

Written by on November 20, 2011 in What You Rent for the Money - No Comments
What You Rent for the Money

Based on HGTV’s What You Get for the Money series, RentMonitor – property management software – helps you take an inside look at rental properties from across the country. With Thanksgiving around the corner, we’re looking at cities closely tied to the holiday this month and highlighting Plymouth, Massachusetts, New York, New York, and Buffalo, Minnesota to show you What You Rent for the Money.

Plymouth, Massachusetts
3 Bedroom / 2.5 Bathroom / 2,636 sq. ft. / $2,100 per month

What You Rent for the Money - PlymouthThough many competing claims exist, the most familiar story of the first Thanksgiving took place in Plymouth Colony, in present-day Massachusetts, in 1621. More than 200 years later, President Abraham Lincoln declared the final Thursday in November as a national day of thanksgiving. Congress finally made Thanksgiving Day an official national holiday in 1941.

What You Rent for the Money - PlymouthBuilt in 2002 this lovely home offers 3 bedrooms and 2 1/2 bathrooms on 2.79 acres. This beautiful property abuts the Atlantic Country Club and features hardwood floors, cathedral ceilings, ceiling fans, a farmers porch, alarm system, and 2-car garage. The spacious bathrooms are complete with ceramic tile. Each bedroom offers a walk-in closet. The gourmet kitchen contains a sliding glass door that leads to a large deck and beautiful backyard.

New York, New York
 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom / 900 sq. ft. / $3,800 per month

What You Rent for the Money - New YorkNew York is home to the famous Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. While, it was originally known as Macy’s Christmas Parade—to signify the launch of the Christmas shopping season—the first Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade took place in New York City in 1924. It was launched by Macy’s employees and the first parade featured live animals from the Central Park Zoo. Today, some 3 million people attend the annual parade and another 44 million watch it on television.

What You Rent for the Money - New YorkThis beautiful 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment is located in one of the most sought after locations in New York City. Luxury living steps away from the Museum of Natural History, Central Park, and public transportation. The modern bath offers marble finishes. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances, granite counters, and an additional window. Apartment includes air conditioning units and window treatments. The building caters to your everyday needs with a 24-hour door person, valet parking, on-site laundry, and package receiving. This highly desired location features the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade at your doorstep!

Buffalo, Minnesota
2 Bedroom / 3 Bathroom / 3,315 sq. ft. / $2,200 per month

What You Rent for the Money - BuffaloAccording to the U.S. Census Bureau, Minnesota is the top turkey-producing state in America, with a planned production total of 46.5 million in 2011. Turkey farmers in Buffalo, Minnesota are hoping one of their turkeys will be chosen as the National Thanksgiving Turkey and presented to the President at the Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens. After the holidays, the lucky National Thanksgiving Turkey and its alternate will continue to live in a custom-made enclosure at Mount Vernon’s nationally recognized livestock facility.

What You Rent for the Money - BuffaloThis spacious home features 2 nice sized bedrooms and 3 luxurious bathrooms. Enjoy beautiful sunsets and your morning coffee from the large maintenance free deck! The spacious kitchen is perfect for entertaining and hosting holiday dinners. The main floor great room offers vaulted ceilings, a fireplace, and large windows that offer a beautiful panoramic view.  Open stairway lead to a master suite with additional loft area that can be used as an office. The lower level is finished, with wet bar, free standing fireplace and tongue in groove cedar ceiling with access to a walk-out patio. This home also offers a 2 car attached garage.

What You Rent For The Money

Written by on October 19, 2011 in What You Rent for the Money - 1 Comment
What You Rent for the Money

In this monthly series RentMonitor, property management software, features different rental properties across the country based on HGTV’s What You Get for the Money.  From the garden apartment in Chicago and the studio space in New York City to the guest house in Boulder and the beach cottage in Santa Monica, we will show you What You Rent for the Money.

Paying homage to the beautiful changing colors of autumn, this month we’re looking at apartments in U.S. cities with picturesque views of fall leaves. Let’s find out What You Rent for the Money in the Ozarks, Connecticut, and Vermont.

The Ozarks
4 Bedroom / 3 Bathroom / 2,600 sq. ft. / $1,800 per month

What You Rent for the Money - OzarksNot only can you bask in the delightful colors of crimson-hued leaves on the trees, the beauty is magnified in the clam waters of the lake. In mid-to-late October, Missouri’s Lake of the Ozarks is one place where the beauty of the fall season is made even better, thanks to the area’s wide array of lakeside activities. The lake’s amazing collection of dogwoods, thong trees, and oak-hickory forests can be viewed by foot along various hiking trails, or via boat on a unique aquatic trail, all complete with markers that explain the sights along the way.

What You Rent for the Money - OzarksLocated on Horseshoe Bend, this gorgeous 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home is available to rent for $1,800 per month. It offers 181 linear feet of waterfront space and 2,600 square feet of living space, with an additional 400 square feet of storage. There are fantastic views, a private dock, over-sized double car garage with covered carport, open living areas, fully equipped kitchen, and multiple decks to view the lake.

Conncticut
4 Bedroom / 3 Bathroom / 1,750 sq. ft. / $1,395 per month

What You Rent for the Money - ConnecticutOne of the more known spots in Connecticut, the Litchfield Hills, are located in the foothills of the Berkshire Mountains. This charming New England destination is full of country inns, antique shops, and in the fall, an abundance of brilliantly colored trees. The numerous biking and hiking trails in this part of Connecticut, paired with opportunities to view the colorful display from the air, via a hot-air balloon ride, or from the water, via canoe on the Housatonic River, make this an ideal fall destination.

What You Rent for the Money - ConnecticutLocated on a private 700 acre estate, this picturesque 4 bedroom, 3 full bath cape features a new, fully appointed kitchen with dishwasher, quaint living spaces, a wood burning stove in the living room, and an additional computer room/nursery space. There are beautiful views from every window and hook ups for a washer and dryer. The landlords provide lawn mowing and snow removal and offer additional storage space and garage if needed.

Vermont
3 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom / 1,450 sq. ft. / $1,600 per month

What You Rent for the Money - VermontKnown for its green mountains, the fall in Vermont is said to be magical. The hills, completely washed in vibrant red, orange, and yellow offer numerous activities and adventures. Those looking to get up close to the action are advised to hike Mt. Mansfield, Mt. Equinox, or Camel’s Hump.

What You Rent for the Money - VermontThis clean and bright rental home is ideally located on a quiet, wooded cul-de-sac. Great features of this home include 3 roomy bedrooms, a newly renovated bathroom with a double vanity, and a conveniently located washer and dryer on the upper floor. The main floor offers a newly renovated kitchen with new stainless appliances and granite counter tops, a dining area with hardwood floors and a bay window, a large living room with gas fireplace, a deck with wooded view, and a newly renovated bath with shower. There is also a large basement with lots of storage space.

What You Rent for the Money

Written by on September 6, 2011 in What You Rent for the Money - No Comments
What You Rent for the Money

In this monthly series RentMonitor, property management software, features different rental properties across the country based on HGTV’s What You Get for the Money.  From the garden apartment in Chicago and the studio space in New York City to the guest house in Boulder and the beach cottage in Santa Monica, we will show you What You Rent for the Money.

This month we’re looking at big rental apartments throughout the U.S. Let’s take a look at 3 bedroom rental properties to find out What You Rent for the Money in Philadelphia, Raleigh or San Diego.

Philadelphia, PA
3 Bedroom / 2.5 Bathroom / 1295 sq. ft. / $1750 per month

What You Rent for the Money - PhiladelphiaKnown as the City of Brotherly Love, Philadelphia is home to the Liberty Bell and Philly Cheesesteak sandwiches. This city has held a prominent place in United States history and is now beginning to grow again in population, reversing the previous several decades trend of decline. Beautiful rentals such as this one might be helping.

This gorgeous three bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home is spread out over three levels of living space. The living room offers sleek hardwood floors that lead to the ultra modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances combining the best of historical charm with modern day conveniences. There is a centrally located washer and dryer, large bedrooms and a huge master suite. To top if off this property includes a landscaped backyard and easy free street parking.

Raleigh, NC
3 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom / 1252 sq. ft. / $1125  per month

What You Rent for the Money - RaleighNamed for Sir Francis Raleigh, this is one of the fastest growing cities in the country. Over the past decade, Raleigh has been included in a number of “Top 10 Lists,” including those by Forbes, MSNBC and Money Magazine, due to its quality of life and business climate. It’s no wonder there are amazing rental communities popping up to take advantage of everything this city has to offer. Lake Johnson Mews, Raleigh’s only rental community directly on Lake Johnson lets you experience luxurious lakefront living in the city.

Just four miles from downtown Raleigh, the lake offers recreation including nature trails, boat rentals, sailing, kayaking, and fishing. This rental unit features three spacious bedrooms – all with ceiling fans, a newly upgraded kitchen with granite counter tops, oak cabinetry, new appliances, two full bathrooms, in-unit washer and dryer, and open living spaces. The waterfront location is ideal for relaxing on the private patio.

San Diego, CA
3 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom / 1394 sq. ft. / $2595 per month

What You Rent for the Money - San DiegoLocated at the southern tip of California and bordering Mexico, San Diego is best known for its incredible climate with an average of 201 days above 70° F, while the city’s deep water port makes it a hub for military training too. The continued popularity of the city lends to high demand for rental properties and ever increasing prices. This beautiful rental is no exception and comes with all of the luxurious finishes you would expect of a high end home with designer touches everywhere.

The exterior of the home is decorated in the Spanish style, incorporates plantation shutters and offers a private end location facing the greenbelt. The interior features plush high grade carpeting and designer tile throughout, Jacuzzi Whirlpool baths, in-home washer and dryer, fireplace, and a beautifully appointed kitchen with Jenn Air stainless appliances and marble counter tops. There is also an attached 2-car garage and a community pool and spa.

What You Rent For The Money

Written by on August 6, 2011 in What You Rent for the Money - No Comments
What You Rent for the Money

In this monthly series RentMonitor, property management software, features different rental properties across the country based on HGTV’s What You Get for the Money.  From the garden apartment in Chicago and the studio space in New York City to the guest house in Boulder and the beach cottage in Santa Monica, we will show you What You Rent for the Money.

This month we look at apartments in the Longhorn State. Texas is big, hot, prideful, and did we mention big? Let’s find out What You Rent for the Money for just under $1400 in Fort Worth, Lubbock, and San Antonio, Texas.

Fort Worth, TX

2 bedroom / 2 bathroom / 1030 sq. ft./ $1324 per month

What You Rent for the Money - Fort WorthOffering great access to downtown Fort Worth, the Stockyards and TCU, the AMLI Upper West Side community is a fantastic place to call home. This resort-style property offers on-site maintenance, a swimming pool, gardens, billiard room, fitness center, and covered parking.

For those that love to cook, The Chisholm floor plan is perfect. The open kitchen features abundant cabinet and counter space. It’s easy to entertain guests with the open great room and view of downtown. The bedrooms are split to offer privacy and the master suite includes a garden tub and a large walk-in-closet.

Lubbock, TX

3 bedroom / 2 bathroom / 1875 sq. ft. / $1300 per month

What You Rent for the Money - LubbockAs a first-time rental home, this beautiful house offers a cozy living space with updated paint and carpet throughout. The split floor plan places the quiet master bedroom suite alone on one side of the home while the other two bedrooms complete the opposite wing with a shared bath. An additional office lends to a dedicated work area or study.

Outside, the patio with both covered and uncovered spaces makes for a real outdoor living area. And the included sprinkler system simplifies lawn care. Finally, the 2-car garage is perfect for protecting your vehicles or extra storage.

San Antonio, TX

3 bedroom / 2 bathroom / 1700 sq. ft. / $1400 per month

What You Rent for the Money - San AntonioThis charming 3 bedroom home has a large open floor plan perfect for entertaining. Recently updated for a contemporary look, this property includes new paint both inside and out, ceramic tile throughout the home, and brush nickel light fixtures. A gourmet galley kitchen features ceramic counter tops, stainless steel appliances, and a pass-through to the open dining space.

The spacious master bedroom has a big walk in closet and private master bath features a double marble vanity. All bedrooms are upstairs and offer large walk-in closets. The location in the Woodstone Subdivision, lends to easy shopping access, parks and exemplary schools.

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