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El Dorado, Kansas: In 1918, the El Dorado Oil Field was responsible for nearly 13 percent of national oil production and 9 percent of the world's production.
Here's the first thing you need to know about El Dorado. Locals pronounce the name El Do-RAY-do and not the more common way of El Do-RAH-do. And while it's pronounced a bit differently, El Dorado has a lot in common with the mythical city of gold that brought so many European explorers to the West. You won't find much yellow gold in Kansas' El Dorado, but you will find the black variety -- oil. El Dorado sits on atop one of the largest oil fields ever found in the U.S. Today, drilling continues and a large refinery and myriad oil-related businesses can be found in El Dorado. See more
Parking can be at a premium in some cities where spaces are challenging to find. Some El Dorado apartments offer parking options, either outside in a common area or within a private garage.
Ask about the stipulations around the parking. Those may include how many guests are allowed and where tenants park.
Some apartments may only allow parking in front of your own unit. Guest parking may be in a common area for up to one person.
If parking is scarce, look around the area before you sign a lease. Ample street parking in a neighborhood championed for its safety is probably fine. However, it’s probably not worth signing a lease if it means battling for daily parking for you and your guests.
Research whether you need a city permit to park in the neighborhood. Look into the associated costs and what to do about visitors who need parking.
Some tenants prefer garage parking near their units. However, an open-air lot may prove cheaper.
Keep in mind that the cost of wear and tear from parking outside can add up. It may be less expensive, in the long run, to look for an apartment with garage parking.