La Puente, CA

235 Apartments for Rent with Hardwood Floors

La Puente is a small city, about 20 miles east of downtown Los Angeles. This is important as most people living here travel into Los Angeles or the surrounding communities for work every day. If you're looking for a good job in the city, you may want to reconsider, 99 Cents Only Stores, Burger King, and Jack in the Box are actually listed as three of the top 10 employers in the city. I hope you like carpooling to work if you want a good job. See more

Scoring an apartment with hardwood floors can be a big win for La Puente renters. They`re typically a beautiful addition to your space. They’re also easier to clean and sweep, particularly if you have pets.

However, there are some downsides. Hardwood floors carry sounds. They can also make your apartment noisy for your roommates and downstairs neighbors.

Ask the landlord or property manager about the hardwood floors before signing a lease. Are they actually hardwood or a popular composite alternative? The latter is probably easier to clean and care for than the real thing.

It’s also important to ask about who’s responsible for any damage to the floors and what that entails. Your security deposit could take a hit from scratches, dents, and other damage.

Consider the type of climate you live in. Hardwood floors typically don’t fare well in damp climates full of moisture. Stains and buckling are common in hardwood floors after rain flooding or excessive moisture.

However, hardwood floors can be ideal for dry climates or sunny areas for renters who love the way they look.