When looking to rent an apartment we consider a lot of things
. The most common points that people check before renting an apartment are location of the apartment, interiors, rent, near by facilities and people also like to make sure that the house is well furnished according to their needs. A very important factor that often goes neglected is the neighbors. It is really important to check first what kind of neighborhood the apartment is located in.
It is a good idea to meet a couple of potential neighbors and talk to them. This will give you a fair idea of how the place really is. You can ask the neighbors how safe the area is or discuss other things. Talking to your neighbors will also give you an idea of how the landlord is and what are the problems (if any) that they face. Most people would not like to live next to a house of noisy partiers. Interacting with the neighbors will help you know what are the pros and cons of living there.
While some people don't believe in interacting with neighbors before moving in, it can actually save you from any possible unnecessary trouble later. It helps you to understand what the neighborhood and people there are like. When you meet your probable neighbors ask about the locality, enquire about nearby stores, schools, medical and entertainment facilities. This gives you a good insight of the kind of area it is.
While some neighbors may not praise much about their residence, but if they are not too derogatory it might be a good sign. After speaking to nearby people, it will ease your mind about the concerns you may have about neighborhood. This way doing a bit of research about your neighbors and neighborhood can be really useful.