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How Much Does Rental Furniture Cost?

Are you considering furniture rentals for your next apartment, vacation home, or office? We're looking at how much it costs to rent furnishings, who benefits the most from furniture leasing versus buying, and what you need to know to make the right decision.

How Much Does Furniture Rental Cost?

First, let's answer the main question of how much it costs to get the furnishings you need. While it varies, Cost Owl did an average of monthly payments for an assortment of individual pieces and sets to help you get a better idea of what you can expect:

  • Living room set with sofa, loveseat, and end tables: $200 - $350
  • Bedroom set with queen size bed, night stand, and dresser: $100 - $250
  • Sofa: $50 - $100
  • Loveseat: $20 - $30
  • Dining Set: $30 - $100
  • Queen size bed: $50 -$75
  • Dresser: $10 -50

However, if you need to furnish an apartment or house, you can often rent comprehensive furniture packages for entire rooms that will lower your overall cost and stretch your budget further.

When Is Renting Furniture More Cost Effective

If you are debating between buying or renting furniture, consider these factors that make renting a more cost-effective and convenient option:

Temporary Living Situation

If you're moving into a permanent home or apartment, it makes sense to purchase your furniture, even if you're buying used pieces to save money. However, if you're in a temporary living situation ranging between three months and 12 months for school or work, renting may be the right option.

Renting furniture means you can get exactly what you need, when you need it, for a low monthly cost. You don't have to save up to buy one piece at a time, leaving you living in a half-furnished home for the majority of your stay. Plus, when it comes time to move in and move out, renting furnishings saves you the hassle of hiring a moving company or renting a moving truck. The rental company delivers and picks up the items on your schedule.

Vacation or Seasonal Home

If you spend a few months a year at your vacation home, there's no need to buy a house full of luxurious furniture that will go unused and gather dust in the months when you aren't there. Instead, renting furniture for the months you are there ensures you have clean, stylish furnishings without worrying about upkeep or if dust, mold, or pests ruin them while you're not there. Simply order what you need and schedule a delivery date for when you arrive, allow the rental company to set everything up, and relax for your vacation in your perfectly furnished vacation home.

Staging Property

If you are planning on selling your home, home staging can increase the selling price and reduce the amount of time a house is on the market. However, if you're ready to move, you need to take your belongings with you. Plus, leaving your personal belongings in the house can actually turn away buyers as they struggle to put themselves in the property.

Renting neutral, attractive furniture provides prospective buyers with a better sense of space and how it should be used in an unobtrusive way, allowing the buyer to see themselves in the home. Even better, many furniture leasing companies, including Executive Furniture Leasing, go beyond furniture and have a selection of attractive decor items, including wall art, shower curtains, and throw pillows that create a feeling of home.

Choosing the Right Rental Furniture for Your Budget

Instead of buying furniture that you only need temporarily, renting is convenient and often affordable, especially when you factor in the cost of moving trucks. Before you limit yourself to only a few items, do a side-by-side comparison of how much it would cost to rent only the necessities versus renting a whole home package or room packages. Often, for just a little more a month, you can have your entire home or apartment furnished beyond the basics for a more comfortable, appealing experience.

Get a Quote for Furniture Rental in North Carolina Today

At Executive Furniture Leasing, we have everything you need to turn a temporary setting into a beautifully decorated home, including whole home packages, room sets, and housewares sets. We provide furniture across North Carolina, including Greensboro, Winston-Salem, Raleigh, and Wilmington, so call us at  336-851-1351 or fill out the form below to get a quote or learn more.

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