What is the difference between a 10 month and a 12 month lease?
Well, the obvious reason is the lease term itself. Most 10 month leases start in August and end at the end of May. Not all complexes offer the 10 month lease option, most only offer a 12 month lease starting in August and ending in July. When applying pay close attention to the move in and move out dates as some leases are not a true 12 months. The second difference may be price, generally the 10 month leases are more per month and the 12 month leases are less to pay each month but for a longer term. Some complexes may not have any price difference between the two lease terms and others may be close to one month’s rent. If you’re trying to decide between a 10 and 12 month lease option, consider a few things: will you be taking summer classes? Are you planning on attending Kirkwood for two years, it may be beneficial for you to continue your lease out of the same apartment and not move between years. And finally, how much rent can you afford each month? Most 12 month rent prices are mor
