Fee Guide Desert Garden

Welcome to Desert Garden! 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 $56.00/per applicant
Security Deposit $500- 1 Month's Rent
(refundable)
First Month's Rent Base rent amount
(lease holder portion of base rent)
Holding Fee $100/per unit
(if fee applies it is non-refundable)

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
Electric Based on usage
Paid directly to provider
Gas Based on usage
Paid directly to provider
Internet Based on usage
Paid directly to provider
Cable Based on usage
Paid directly to provider
Telephone Based on usage
Paid directly to provider
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.

Domuso Free ACH $0 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 $25
Lease Cancellation Fee 2Month's Rent
NSF Fee $35 /Per Occurrence