Laminate flooring or carpet?

[Mitchell Litam]

I am currently househacking and fixing up the third floor. I live in the top unit which is a 4 bed 2 bath. I completely rehabbed the bathroom on the third and it has some commercial carpet. Completely horid green carpet with no fibers and very thin. The first and second floor are carpet. Would it be wierd to put laminate flooring on just the third floor? We have made it to be kind of a master floor. It has its own office and living room. Its about 873 sq ft and carpeting would cost about $2500. In your experience how much more would laminate flooring be? 

Most people said I should stay away from carpet cause of the turnover and replacement costs. I currently live there and plan to for another year or two but after that it would be a rental.

Thoughts?

[Christopher H.]

@Mitchell Litam

I would suggest considering vinyl plank. There is a couple reasons you might find it beneficial

1) alot of vinyl plank has a layer of cork or similar material on the bottom of it. This is excellent as an additional layer of sound reduction! You will also hear less 'clicking' when people walk.

2) in most scenarios it can stop water from seeping through it much better then laminate will. In general it's pretty durable. Not only that but it is comparably simple to replace a plank if it gets damaged compared to other types.

3) it looks great! Good way to add value to a rental that is cost effective

4) very affordable compared to alternatives also

Hope that helps

Santi