Kingston, MA

20 Apartments for Rent with Hardwood Floors

Kingston, Massachusetts is a small town on the southeast coast of Massachusetts, located in Plymouth County. The town center is home to about 5,600 people but the larger town itself has about 12,600 people as of the 2010 census. The whole town is about eighteen and a half square miles of land. Located just 35 miles south of Boston, this is one of the oldest settled communities in the country. Though the town was incorporated in 1726, before that it was simply known as the North Precinct of the Plymouth Colony. The Wampanoag Indians held this land before the Mayflower arrived and several Native American burials sites have been uncovered in the town of Kingston. Once settled by the colonists, Kingston went on to become a colonial boat-building center, building ships for the American Revolutionary War. In fact, the USS Independence was built right in Kingston on the Jones River. You'll see references to the ship throughout the town. Kingston is still home to the longest continuously operating boat yard in North America at Jones River Landing. In modern times, Kingston has become a residential community and suburb of Boston. However, there are still a few professional fishermen around and the area also boasts some agriculture, mostly in the form of cranberry bogs, so get your fishing poles ready! See more

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