Brookhaven, PA

394 Apartments for Rent with Balconies

Today, Coebourne's name is all over town, from the elementary school to Coebourne Boulevard. Suffice it to say that Brookhaven, Pennsylvania, has a lot of history, and that charm comes through in the colonial architecture and community spirit. Brookhaven is one of the oldest continually occupied settlements in North America, but it's changed a lot over the past few centuries. Once a mostly rural swath of dairy farms, today it's a developed town of just over 8,000 people lying a stone's throw from the Delaware River and a short drive from Philadelphia. The people living here in the 21st century have traded their farm equipment for computers, with a larger proportion of tech and math professionals than 95% of the United States. This has led to Brookhaven's current economic diversity and identity as a comfortable but not overly fancy borough -- an environment that lends itself nicely to people looking for rental homes in Brookhaven. See more

Balconies are a coveted amenity for many renters looking for high-rise views and opportunities for fresh air. However, you should keep in mind that balconies often come with restrictions.

Before signing a lease, ask about how many people can be on the balcony at once. Also, ask about whether you’re allowed to store a bike or other items.

You’ll also want to know about any maintenance schedules. Using your balcony as storage could result in fines and intervention from your property management.

Keep in mind that not all balconies are created equally. You may discover the views of the parking area are less than optimal or reduce your overall privacy.

Balconies can also get messy with debris, foliage, dirt, and pollen depending on your location. Renters are typically responsible for any clean-up and basic balcony upkeep.

Regardless of the issues to keep in mind, balconies are usually a big win for Brookhaven renters. Ask about apartments on higher floors for the best views.