There is so many variables there its hard to say. I live in a 2 bedroom apartment by myself. I pay about 70-80 in the summer and about 40-50 in the winter. It all depends on if you have electric heat/ac. Whether you leave things like your hidef tv on all the time if you have it or not and many other things besides that. Where you live is another example. I have also heard a lot higher and lower prices than I pay.
Really depends on where you live and the size of the apartment, but if you just want rough figures.... my electric bill (which includes heating) is around $100/mo.
When I had a 1 bedroom apartment (which was pretty roomy as far as one bedroom apartments go), my electric bill was somewhere in the neighborhood of 30 dollars.
My electric bill is included in the rent of my two-bedroom apartment and thus, I have no clue. There are so many variables as well - age of the apartment, insulation, what you own (washer and drier, quality of the refrigerator, etc.), and location due to the weather.
The only time I lived in such a place was in college, and since it was included in the rent, I have no idea what the utilities would be by themselves. However I now live in a 2,000 square foot house, and my electric bill varies from 80-130 depending on the time of year. (typically lower in the spring/fall and higher in the summer/winter)
The only time I lived in such a place was in college, and since it was included in the rent, I have no idea what the utilities would be by themselves. However I now live in a 2,000 square foot house, and my electric bill varies from 80-130 depending on the time of year. (typically lower in the spring/fall and higher in the summer/winter)
UT_Wrestler
What the s***. I know you live in Texas as well...how do you manage that in the summers. -did you build a 'green' home...aka energy certified (as the new builders are so inclined to call the houses these days) My electric bills have always been north of $200 in the summers -2 bedroom apartment -3 bedroom house -townhouse ...doesn't matter
I depends on the area. I you live in the north where it snows a lot, then the bill can be significantly higher during the winter than the summer months. It also depends on how well you use your AC/heating system, as that's where it can cost you the most.
The only time I lived in such a place was in college, and since it was included in the rent, I have no idea what the utilities would be by themselves. However I now live in a 2,000 square foot house, and my electric bill varies from 80-130 depending on the time of year. (typically lower in the spring/fall and higher in the summer/winter)
What the s***. I know you live in Texas as well...how do you manage that in the summers. -did you build a 'green' home...aka energy certified (as the new builders are so inclined to call the houses these days) My electric bills have always been north of $200 in the summers -2 bedroom apartment -3 bedroom house -townhouse ...doesn't matter It was built with radiant barriers in the attic. Plus I usually keep it at 79 during the day and 77 at night, which are comfortable as long as the fans are on.
I live in a 2 bedroom duplex and I lived in 2 bedroom apartment before that. My electric bill is ussually 50 bucks. With gas heat/stove. When I lived in all electric 2 bedroom apartment it was closer to 200 in winter and 80 in summer (didnt use AC much at all).
I have lived in a few in my time. Depends on where you live, whether or not water is electric or gas (if the former this will push your bill up a fair amount). If you have electric heating and suffer cold winters expect a substantial increase in the colder months (mine used to increase by circa 200 bucks per quarter during the winter). Air conditioning also spanks the electricity, so if you live in a humid area that'll probably double your bill. What about a washing machine? they can add a reasonable amount, although nothing compared to heating/air con/hot water. TV's use a reasonable amount even on standby, lighting is minimal, fans use about the same as a light bulb/globe so use that rather than air con. Anyway I'm waffling. Bottom line is living in a one bed is expensive - sharing bills makes living considerably cheaper.
The only time I lived in such a place was in college, and since it was included in the rent, I have no idea what the utilities would be by themselves. However I now live in a 2,000 square foot house, and my electric bill varies from 80-130 depending on the time of year. (typically lower in the spring/fall and higher in the summer/winter)
UT_Wrestler
What the s***. I know you live in Texas as well...how do you manage that in the summers. -did you build a 'green' home...aka energy certified (as the new builders are so inclined to call the houses these days) My electric bills have always been north of $200 in the summers -2 bedroom apartment -3 bedroom house -townhouse ...doesn't matter It was built with radiant barriers in the attic. Plus I usually keep it at 79 during the day and 77 at night, which are comfortable as long as the fans are on.
79 and 77...that explains it. I am too hot natured for that (have fans on in the winter time)
PS - if you want to crudely work it out, then 1K/W = 1 unit per hour. E.g. a 2 k/w heater on for 3 hours a night = 6 units, say at 20c per unit thats $1.20 per night. Times that by 91 days in a quarter then you have $109.20 just on heating. You can do it with most of your appliances if you're feeling frugal...
I live in a one-bedroom apartment, and my electric bills are usually around $50-100, depending on how much heating I need to do to keep the space comfortable.
I have a 1 bedroom apartment in Los Angeles, and I pay around $25/month for electricity during the winter and around $40/month during the summer. I don't know what the water and gas cost, as they are included in my rent.
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