Cities
Counties
Airports
Did you know that Valley Center in Kansas was temporarily evacuated on July 17, 2007? An explosion at Barton Solvents chemical plant contaminated the city, with cleanup beginning a few weeks later.
Set close to Interstate 35 and US Route 81, the city of Valley Center lies in Sedgwick County, Kansas and has a population of around 6,822 people. The city is small and the community close-knit, with the official website providing a useful resource for residents, visitors and anyone considering moving here. View Valley Center City Guide
Parking can be at a premium in some cities where spaces are challenging to find. Some Valley Center 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.