Garden City, GA

83 Apartments for Rent with Hardwood Floors

Located just three miles northwest of the city of Savannah along coastal Georgia, Garden City, was once home to the Brampton, Givens, and Telfair plantations. Now it is home to large employers like Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation and GAF Materials, five public parks, 8,778 residents, and a statue of Babe Ruth in front of Babe's Barbeque Shack on Highway 80 West. The city's 14.6 square miles include the Port of Savannah, and is home to 8,778 residents as of the 2010 census. Average low winter temperatures hover around 40 degrees, and the summers are hot and steamy, with July and August highs just above 90, while throwing down six to seven inches of rain each of those months. See more

Scoring an apartment with hardwood floors can be a big win for Garden City 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.