Fee Guide Vanguard

Welcome to Vanguard! 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.

Application Fee $60 Per Applicant
+ Convenience Fee of 3.5% plus $2.95 (Non Refundable)
Security Deposit $400 OAC, up to 1 Month's Rent
(refundable)
First Month's Rent Base rent amount
(lease holder portion of base rent)
Admin Fee $299/per unit
(if fee applies it is non-refundable)*
Pet Fees $250/per pet
(If pets are allowed, if pet fees applies it is non-refundable)**
Pet Deposit $250/per pet
(If pets are allowed, deposit is refundable)***
Utility Billing Fee $25 Initial set up fee
(if applicable, billed by 3rd 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
Gas Based on formula; ratio billing and usage
(if applicable, billed by 3rd party)
Internet $50 monthly
Paid to property
Utility Fee $6.50 Billing Fee
(if applicable, billed by 3rd party)
Pest Control Fee $4.00 per month
(if applicable, billed by 3rd party)
CAM Fee Based on formula
(if applicable)
Pet Rent/Fee $40 Per Month Per Pet
(if applicable)
Damage Waiver (in lieu of renter's insurance) $16.50/Mth - in lieu of H04 renter's insurance policy
Credit Reporting $10 Per Resident Per Month
(if applicable)

Garage Rent/Fee $175 Per Vehicle
(if applicable)
Key FOB $50 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.

Implementation Fee $10/One-time
(if applicable, select communities)
eCheck/ACH $0 Per Transaction
Debit Card $7.99 Per Transaction
Mobile Check Deposit $2.99 Per Transaction
(if applicable, select communities)
Credit Card (Visa, Mastercard, Discover) 3.5% Per Transaction + $2.99 Per Transaction
MoneyGram $3.95 Per Transaction
Prisma Digital Wallet $3.99 Per Transaction

Late Fees $150
Service of Notice Fees $30 Per Notice
Month to Month Fees $500/Month
Short Term Rental Fee $300/Month
Transfer Fee $450/One-time Per Occurrence
Key Fob Replacement $50/Per FOB
Utility Processing Fee $25 per bill/cycle
NSF Fee $20 per returned payment