{"id":10583,"date":"2019-11-19T11:34:41","date_gmt":"2019-11-19T11:34:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kenyahomes.co.ke\/blog\/?p=10583"},"modified":"2019-11-19T13:25:03","modified_gmt":"2019-11-19T13:25:03","slug":"the-perks-of-renting-in-the-suburbs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kenyahomes.co.ke\/blog\/the-perks-of-renting-in-the-suburbs\/","title":{"rendered":"The Pros of Renting in the Suburbs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Rent in the city, buy in the suburbs? Not so anymore. The perks of suburban renting abound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While more millennial homeowners live in urban areas than older generations, currently nearly half of millennial homeowners are moving to suburbia \u2014 and renters are following.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While city life may seem like it has everything and more, the suburbs offer plenty of those perks, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More bang for your buck<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t be fooled if monthly rent prices in the city and suburbs seem fairly comparable \u2014 look at the rent cost per square foot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That sweet little abode in suburbia is likely to get you more for your money. Most time the average rent per square foot in more urban areas is Kes 122, while suburban rent per square foot is Kes 104.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wide-open spaces<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

In the suburbs, you\u2019ll get more space for less money. This means you\u2019re more likely to find that spacious kitchen, grand entryway, or home office in a suburban rental versus an urban one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll also have more access to nature escapes and community parks. Oh, and you can finally have your own parking spot (or two).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Privacy, please<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

More space equals more privacy. The suburbs tend to have more single-family homes to rent, which means you won\u2019t have to share a wall (or ceiling) with neighbours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can also enjoy a backyard of your own \u2014 and not having to share a community barbecue or picnic table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Community vibes<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Living in a suburban neighbourhood means more opportunities for block parties \u2014 and really, more opportunities to get to know the people in your community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The art and culture options are improving, too. Today\u2019s suburbs do not equal strip malls \u2014 think local shops, art galleries, community gardens, yoga studios, and performing arts centres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Safer spaces<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Crime rates are still lower in suburban communities than their surrounding cities. In fact, within all metropolitan areas in Kenya, major cities had twice the property crime rate and 2.5 times the violent crime rate compared to surrounding suburban areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Better schools<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

You may hear suburban school districts boast about their high-performing schools, and it\u2019s for good reason. Suburban districts generally have higher graduation rates than urban ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And even if you don\u2019t have or plan on having kiddos, having quality schools in your neighbourhood benefits your whole community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Happier life<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Yes, seriously. Most people who live in suburban areas are more satisfied with where they live than those outside of the suburbs. In fact, 84 per cent of surveyed suburbanites rated the communities they live in as overall excellent or good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, if you decide you\u2019re ready to escape the city rental game, know you\u2019re not alone. And if renting isn\u2019t a long-term solution for you, the money you\u2019ll save by moving to the suburbs can be stashed away toward a down payment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Still debating on whether renting in the city or the suburbs is best for you? Let us help you find the scene that suits you best.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Rent in the city, buy in the suburbs? Not so anymore. The perks of suburban renting abound. While more millennial homeowners live in urban areas than older generations, currently nearly half of millennial homeowners are moving to suburbia \u2014 and renters are following. While city life may seem like it has everything and more, the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":10588,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"amp_status":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-10583","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-lifestyle"},"yoast_head":"\nThe Pros of Renting in the Suburbs - Kenya Homes<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"In the suburbs, you\u2019ll get more space for less money. 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