Apartment Confusion? Help PLEASE!!?

Question

I plan on getting an apartment with my boyfriend when we go to college, since the dorm rooms won't allow our pets (lots of fish tanks, lab mix, and a chihuahua. I have found one that is near the college we plan to attend, it is around 570 a month but they have the right to charge 25 extra a month since there will be two people to a one bedroom apartment. Also since we will be in college we will need the internet so it is an extra 40 and 17 for that, plus the cost of bills (water, garbage, electricity, etc.).

So I actually have a couple questions...

What would the average cost of bills be (florida)?

Does credit matter? We don't have any, but my mom will be cosigning me to one soon.

What is the average size dog allowed in an apartment?

http://www.sunisland.info/uploads/SunKeySunHarborLease.pdf (rental agreement, in case you want to see what I'm talking about)

http://www.sunisland.info/?select=newsdetail&page=3

(internet and such info).

Thanks SOO much for your help!!

Answer 1

Average cost won't do you any good because it depends on how much you use.  If you turn the A/C way down, the hot water way up, in and out of the fridge and the front door, you will run up large bills.  If you stand in the shower for hours, you will run up large water bills. . . the same for all others.  You do want to be sure that the apartment is well insulated and you have the right to ask the landlord about previous utility bills.  Insulation and caulking make a big difference on bills too.  How well is the building kept up.  Pets depend on the landlord and previous tenants and their pets will influence what will be accepted.  Present yourself and your pets in a good way and be sure to tell him how well behaved your animals are and what good care you take of them and then be responsible with them.  And don't forget to scoop the p**p.