Fee Guide Desert Sage

Welcome to Desert Sage! We prioritize transparency about the fees you may encounter as a resident to help you choose a home that fits your budget. Below, you'll find a clear list of initial and monthly costs that are in addition to the base rent. Our goal is to make your living experience enjoyable and financially manageable. Please review these fees to understand your potential financial commitments fully.

These fees are typically due at the time of move-in or as part of the initial leasing process
Application Fee 70.23/per applicant
Security Deposit $300-1 Month's Rent + $300.00
(refundable)
First Month's Rent Base rent amount
(lease holder portion of base rent)
Admin Fee $300/per unit
(if fee applies it is non-refundable)*
Holding Fee $99 / Per unit applied to move in cost
(if fee applies it is non-refundable)
Pet Fees $400/per pet and/or unit
(If pets are allowed, if pet fees applies it is non-refundable)**
Utility Billing Fee $25.00/one-time at move-in
(if applicable, billed by 3rd party)

These are recurring fees that will be part of your regular payments each month. Some may be paid with rent while others could be paid directly to the utility provider or outside third party
Base Rent Your rent amount
Water Based on formula; ratio billing and usage
(if applicable, billed by 3rd party)
Sewer Based on formula; ratio billing and usage
(if applicable, billed by 3rd party)
Trash Based on formula; ratio billing and usage
(if applicable, billed by 3rd party)
Electric Based on usage
Paid directly to provider
Internet Included with cable package
Cable $99 Monthly cost
Paid directly to provider
Telephone Based on usage
Paid directly to provider
Utility Fee $6.50 Billing Fee
(if applicable, billed by 3rd party)
Pest Control Fee $5.00 /Per Unit
(if applicable; may be billed by 3rd party)
CAM Fee $39.00 per unit
(if applicable)
Pet Rent/Fee $45.00 Per pet
(if applicable)
Real Estate Tax $13.00 Per Unit
(if applicable)
Damage Waiver (in lieu of renter's insurance) $14/Mth - in lieu of H04 renter's insurance policy
Note: Some regular, required monthly charges such as utilities may be based upon actual usage and/or seasonal variable rates and will vary from month to month.

These are optional fees you may choose to add to your lease.
Key FOB $100 Per FOB
(if applicable)
How to Budget Your Monthly Costs

To calculate your estimated monthly cost, simply:

  1. Add your Base Rent to the required fees listed above.
  2. Choose any Optional Costs that you may wish to add.
  3. The total will be your monthly fixed cost.

Note: Some charges vary and are not a fixed amount.

eCheck/ACH $1.99 Per Transaction
Credit Card (Visa, Mastercard, Discover) 3.25% - Per Transaction
+ Convenience Fee of $2.95 Per Transaction
Certified Payments $3.99 Per Transaction
(Domuso Certified)
MoneyGram $3.95 Per Transaction
(Up to $6,500)

Late Fees 5% of Total Monthly Billing
Service of Notice Fees $55 Per Notice
Month to Month Fees $450/Month
Short Term Rental Fee $75 /Month 6-9 month lease term
Transfer Fee $500/One-time Per Occurrence
Attorney Fees $309.50/Per Occurrence
Lease Cancellation Fee $500 plus 2 Month's Rent
Cleaning and Damage Fees Varies
Key Fob Replacement $100/Per FOB
Inspection Fee $100 / Per occurrence
Lock out Fee $50 / / Per occurrence
Animal Waste Penalty $25 / Per occurrence
Common Area Abandoned Storage $25 / Per occurrence
Trash Removal Violation $25 / Per occurrence
Renters Insurance Non compliance $150 / Per occurrence
NSF Fee $25 / Per occurrence
Satellite Dish Increased Security Deposit $100
refundable