Viewing an apartment in English
What to say when viewing an apartment and asking about rent and utilities.
Full script
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
Use this when you arrive
one-bedroom = 1 bedroom; natural light = lots of sunlight; studio = one-room apartment
Ask how much it is
a month = per month; deposit = upfront payment
Ask if bills are included
utilities = home bills; electricity = power; water = water service; internet = internet
Ask if the price is flexible
negotiable = open to discussion; lease = rental contract; a two-year lease = 2-year rental
Quick answers
First line: what to say in English
Say “I'm here to see the apartment.” — use this when you arrive. one-bedroom = 1 bedroom; natural light = lots of sunlight; studio = one-room apartment.
Key question: what to say in English
Say “How much is the rent?” — ask how much it is. a month = per month; deposit = upfront payment.
Easy to forget: what to say in English
Say “Are utilities included?” — ask if bills are included. utilities = home bills; electricity = power; water = water service; internet = internet.
Worth asking: what to say in English
Say “Is the rent negotiable?” — ask if the price is flexible. negotiable = open to discussion; lease = rental contract; a two-year lease = 2-year rental.