Fee Guide Northtowne

Welcome to Northtowne! 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.

Initial Costs

These fees are typically due at the time of move-in or as part of the initial leasing process
Application Fee Application Fee
$16.50/per adult applicant
(non-refundable)
Security Deposit Security Deposit
Equal to One Month's Base Rent
(refundable)
First Month's Rent First Month's Rent
Base rent amount
(lease holder portion of base rent)

Monthly Fixed and Variable Costs

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 Base Rent
Your rent amount
Water Water
Based on formula; ratio billing and usage
(if applicable, billed by 3rd party)
Sewer Sewer
Based on formula; ratio billing and usage
(if applicable, billed by 3rd party)
Hot Water Usage Hot Water Usage
Based on formula; ratio billing and usage
(if applicable, billed by 3rd party)
Electric Electric
Based on usage
Paid directly to provider
Gas Gas
Based on usage
Paid directly to provider
Internet Internet
Based on usage
Paid directly to provider
Cable Cable
Based on usage
Paid directly to provider
Telephone Telephone
Based on usage
Paid directly to provider
Parking Fee (Reserved or Covered) Parking Fee (Reserved or Covered)
$25 per parking pass
(if applicable)
Damage Waiver (in lieu of renter's insurance) Damage Waiver (in lieu of renter's insurance)
$15/month - 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.

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.

Online Payment Options

Enrollment Fee Enrollment Fee
$10 One/time
(if applicable, select communities)
eCheck/ACH eCheck/ACH
$3.59 Per Transaction
Debit Card Debit Card
$6.95 Per Transaction
Credit Card (Visa, Mastercard, Discover) Credit Card (Visa, Mastercard, Discover)
3.5% Per Transaction
+ Convenience Fee of $2.95 Per Transaction
CashPay / MoneyGram CashPay / MoneyGram
$4.00 Per Transaction
(Up to $6,500)

Online Payment Options

Enrollment Fee Enrollment Fee
$10 One/time
(if applicable, select communities)
eCheck/ACH eCheck/ACH
$0 Per Transaction
Debit Card Debit Card
$6.95 Per Transaction
Credit Card (Visa, Mastercard, Discover) Credit Card (Visa, Mastercard, Discover)
3.5% Per Transaction
+ Convenience Fee of $2.95 Per Transaction
CashPay / MoneyGram CashPay / MoneyGram
$4.00 Per Transaction
(Up to $6,500)

Avoidable Fees

Late Fees Late Fees
$75.00
(billed on the 6th of month)
Attorney Fees Attorney Fees
Approximately $250-300
Lease Cancellation Fee Lease Cancellation Fee
Equal to Two Month's Rent
Cleaning and Damage Fees Cleaning and Damage Fees
Varies