What is a Corporate Apartment?
What is a corporate apartment and do you have to be a professional businessman or woman to live in one? The answer is, not exactly. A corporate apartment can be any apartment, condo, house, etc. that is typically fully furnished and rented out on a short term basis for individuals who travel for work, military personnel, or even medical students. Corporate apartments in Arkansas take away the frustrations that extended stay hotels offer. These housing situations are much nicer, feel more like home, are fully furnished, and have the added bonus of no unwanted guests coming and going as they please.
Who would benefit from a corporate apartment?
Corporate apartments are not just for business men in suits. In fact, many military men and women use corporate apartments whenever they are on short term orders. Even families who have been temporarily displaced from their homes due to flood damage, or other natural disasters will use corporate apartments rather than booking a hotel because it is more cost efficient and much more comfortable. If you are on the hunt for the perfect home but you’ve already sold your family home, a corporate apartment would be a great choice in the meantime. You will find corporate apartments listed on websites where regular rental housing is listed as well. Don’t think that you have to be in the corporate world to find this special living situation.
Should you rent a corporate apartment?
Every rental, whether it is corporate or not has its ups and downs. That is just part of the territory. We are here to help you decide if they are something you are willing to work with.
Pros of renting a corporate apartment
- Most rentals come fully furnished and that means you don’t have to spend money on furniture that you may not want in your future, forever home.
- Corporate apartments in Arkansas are right in the heart of the city so there is always something exciting going on around you. We can even give you a tour of what there is to do, whenever you are moving in.
- Corporate apartments come with flexible lease agreements. That means if you only need housing for a month or so, you are free to move out when needed without penalty against you.
If you want to move into corporate housing but you do have your own furniture, there are options for that as well. AR Suites finds the best housing options for your needs.
Cons of renting a corporate apartment
Everything about renting a corporate apartment sounds perfect, so what are you missing? A few cons are
- Corporate apartments are oftentimes more expensive than regular apartments. Shorter leases means rent costs can ebb and flow.
- Landlords have the ability to terminate a short term lease easier than a long term lease.
- The rent you sign and agree to may not be the same cost a year from now, if you do decide to stay in the same corporate apartment.
What is included in a furnished corporate apartment or suite?
While not every corporate apartment is the same, they are typically furnished in similar ways. A few things that you can expect in your corporate apartment are
- Sofa and Loveseat or oversize chair
- 3 piece cocktail set with 2 lamps
- TV Stand and 42-inch Flat Screen TV
- Dining Table with 4 chairs
- Queen-size bed with headboard with high thread-count bedding
- Chest of drawers or Dresser
- Nightstand with Lamp and alarm clock
- Dishes, glasses, coffee cups, and silverware for 4 – 6
- Pots and pans, cookie sheet, baking sheet, casserole dishes, mixing bowls, plastic storage containers
- 4 – 6 Kitchen hand towels and washcloths each
- 4 – 6 Body towels, Hand towels, and washcloths each
- Shower curtain, hooks, and bath mats
- Miscellaneous items: Iron, Ironing Board, Mop, Broom, Dustpan
Are you in a situation where corporate housing in Arkansas would be a good fit for you? Maybe you’re in the military or a travel nurse, or maybe something has happened to your home and you need temporary housing. Give us a call or fill out this form here, and we will help you choose between Basic, Deluxe, and Executive packages to ensure that we match every need that is important to you. Each package includes a large living room, dining room, large bedroom and bathroom, a well-equipped gourmet kitchen, and a balcony. We have locations throughout Little Rock, North Little Rock, Bentonville, Rogers, and Fayetteville. So whether you are in Central or Northwest Arkansas, we have you covered.
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