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7 Things to Know Before Signing a Lease
Sep. 11th 2013 at 4:00 PM   |  Kelsey Bishop

Signing a lease is a major commitment to a binding contract. I've put together a list of items worth considering before you commit to your next apartment. 

--Kelsey Bishop, Young America Leasing Agent

1. Inclusive utilities:  Most inclusive utility agreements offer an allowance, and utility consumption above the allowance is billed to the resident.  Be sure to consider the amount of the inclusive allowance, as well as which utilities are included.  Some competitors in our market, including new a construction project this year, do not include water, electricity, or gas. 

2. Parking: Is parking included with the lease, or is it purchased separately?  If separately, this should be considered as part of your rent payment.

3. Security Deposit & Service Fees:  Is the security deposit refundable?  Does the landlord automatically charge a cleaning fee, regardless of how clean you leave it at move-out?    

4. Online Payments:  Are the payment options easy and convenient?

5. Location:  LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION!  - Young America’s properties are nearly all within a few block radius of campus.  We do not have large properties in commuter locations.  Live in the heart of campus and feel its heartbeat. 

6. Safety & Security: Would you feel safe in the property you’re leasing?  Adequate lighting and surveillance cameras may be relevant considerations for you. 

7. Where are your friends living?  Are group discounts available for you and your friends to live together?  Young America offers group discounts, and has a variety of properties to handle any size group.  

 

 

Office Closed

Our office will be closed Saturday, 31, 2022 through Monday, January 2, 2023.

We're at Festival ISU Today!

Come join us on the Quad!

The Student Division office will be closed today for the Festival.

Check out our newly acquired properties!

8 Ross Dr. (2 bedroom 1 bath $615)

&

6 Willedrob Rd. (2 bedroom 1 bath $599)

New Property to YA!

 

1505 Ensign | 2 bedroom 1 bathroom | $610/month

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Virtual Tours

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ISU is back and so are we!

Our student office will be re-opening to the public for 

apartment showings starting June, 13 at 11AM.

Dorm Exemptions:

ISU Students are able to apply for DORM exemptions! 

MORE INFO HERE

Open Leasing

2021-2022 Leasing Information

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Open Leasing Information

Students, get 1/2 off your first rent payment!

Deal ends May 15th! Click Here

Super 2 Bedroom Units Are Ready To Lease!

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Student Renewals

Only 10 days left! Renew your lease now through Sept. 24 to get up to $400!

Winter Storm:

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YA offices will be closed today, December 23rd through December 26th.  Please stay home and stay safe!

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Summer Maintenance Internship

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Closing early 7/21!

We will be closing our offices at 3:30 PM on Thursday, July 21st. We will reopen at 8:30 AM on Friday, July 22nd! 

Student Department Fully Pre-Leased

YA Student Department is fully Pre-Leased for the 2022-23 school year. Please contact us for sublease opportunities. Open Leasing for 2023-2024 school year will be October 5th, 2022.

Student Office Closed 7/30

Our student office will be closed Saturday, July 30th due to the parking lot being resurfaced. We will re-open Monday, August 1st at 8:30 AM.

Festival YA 8/30

Join us at Festival YA!

Tuesday, August 30th from 11am-3pm

216 W. Mulberry (Kensington Suites)

Giveaways include: Bears Tickets, Cubs Tickets, Harry Styles Tickets, and more!

Front Office Closed 8/30!

Our student office will be closed to the public on Tuesday, August 30th for Festival YA!

Please contact our office by phone at 309-454-2338.

Come join us at 216 W. Mulberry! (Kensington Suites)

Last day to renew!

Today is the last day to exclusively renew your unit for the 2023-24 school year. After today, your unit could be signed for by others!

Come in today to renew your apartment, PLUS receive your choice of renewal incentive!*

 

*offer valid for student properties only

Contact us at 309-454-2338, or [email protected], for more information.

Transfer Days 10/3-10/4

Through Tuesday, October 4th, current YA residents have the exclusive opportunity to transfer to another YA property for the 2023-24 school year!*

*offer valid for student properties only

Open-Leasing is here!

Leasing is now open to the general public!

 

Contact us today to set up a tour!

 

309-454-2338 or [email protected]

Security Deposit Special!

 

Get $200 off your security deposit!* (Residential units only)

 

*offer valid for approved applicants who move in prior to 12/22/2022

New Apartment Community!

Harvest View Apartment Community

 

2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom Units with internet included!

 

Call 309-454-2338 for more information,

or visit the community page at yarealty.com/residential/community/harvest-view

Payments Starting/Ending!

For those who have lease payments ENDING April 1st, 2023, view the link below for information on how to stop your autopayments prior to April 1st, 2023.

Stop Auto Payments

 

For those who have lease payments STARTING April 1st, 2023, view the document below on how to set up auto payments or make a one-time payment.

Set Up Payments

 

Contact our customer service team with questions at [email protected], or by phone at 309-454-2338 x 502!

Harvest View Security Deposit Special!

Get $500 off of your security deposit if you move in by March 31st, 2023!*

Harvest View Apartment Community

 

*offer valid for approved applicants with no conditions. 

*offer only applies to Harvest View Apartment Community (1780 Putnam Avenue).

Parking Sales Start Wednesday!

Parking Spot sales begin on Wednesday, April 5th at 8:30 AM!

 

Parking Spot Information

 

Spots will be sold on a first come, first serve basis. See the link above for more info!