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Jasper County -- home of Carl Junction, Missouri -- was inhabited by the Osage Native American tribe after an 1808 treaty ceded its lands to the United States. Because the land stretched between the Missouri, Mississippi, and Arkansas rivers, the tribe called itself the "Children of the Middle Waters."
Carl Junction, population 7,445 (according to the 2010 U.S. Census) is located in the southwestern corner of the state of Missouri and is a part of the great Joplin, Missouri, area. The site of a former lead mine (and before that, a trading post), Carl Junction got its name from a German immigrant and was situated at the junction of the Joplin and Girard railways. The beauty of the surrounding area has attracted residents to this small town, which has experienced steady growth over the last 20 years. If you're looking for a small community with ample attention to quality education, a great quality of life, Earth-friendly construction practices, and newer buildings, swing by Carl Junction for a look around. You won't be disappointed. See more
Parking can be at a premium in some cities where spaces are challenging to find. Some Carl Junction 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.