Level: A2

Apartment Viewing (Renter & Landlord)

Ask about rent, utilities, and rules during a visit.

CEFR A2 · 129 words · ~1 min read · US English

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Renter: Hello, is this the one-bedroom apartment?

Landlord: Yes, please come in and look around.

Renter: Thank you. How much is the rent per month?

Landlord: Nine hundred dollars.

Renter: Are utilities included in that?

Landlord: Water is included; electricity is extra.

Renter: Is there laundry in the building?

Landlord: Yes, on the first floor, next to the mail room.

Renter: Is the street quiet at night?

Landlord: Very quiet. Most people here are families.

Renter: Is there a bus stop near here?

Landlord: Yes, just across the street.

Renter: When can I move in?

Landlord: Next week, if all goes well. You can apply online today.

Renter: What about a deposit?

Landlord: One month's rent, and we also check your credit.

Renter: Great. Thank you for your time.

How much is the rent per month?
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Nine hundred dollars — The renter asks about the rent, and the landlord says nine hundred dollars.
Which utility is included in the rent?
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Water — The landlord says water is included and electricity is extra.
Where is the laundry?
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On the first floor, next to the mail room — The landlord says the laundry is on the first floor, next to the mail room.
There is a bus stop across the street.
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True — The landlord says there is a bus stop just across the street.