I'm renting out my 2 bedroom condo in a nice part of San Francisco. It's going to be a mid-to higher end rental (for san francisco). I'm going to be picky about my tenants, so want to get a carpet that does not look cheap, but does not cost me the earth, and is relatively durable.
I have had a quote for a nylon plush carpet (light brown) for $22 per square yard (including installation and 6lb pad) - I have no idea if this is a good deal.
I am a newbie to this, so any advice would be welcome.
Rental Property Investor · Clearwater, FL · Member since 2013 · 125 posts · 55 votes
7y
get 3 quotes!! i would agree with the nylon for good wearing and a nicer rental. we always recommend the 6# (bedrooms) or higher (stairs, halls, rec rooms) for residential use. carpet is always great for noise between apartments, too. another option might be a less expensive carpet & pad (which you would replace every so often) along with some nice large wool rugs (more expensive but wear very well, and don't fade in sunlight) which would be dry-cleaned if needed. https://www.momeni.com/
Rental Property Investor · San Francisco, CA · Member since 2013 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
7y
I’d skip carpets. They stain and wear out quickly, and can’t always be professionally cleaned. I’d do LVP, luxury vinyl planks. Cheap, easy to install, and looks pretty close to real hardwood floors. Plus nearly indestructible! Visit East Star in SF, they have nice ones for $2 PSF. San Francisco tenants love hardwood floors. Carpets, not so much. my2cents.
Thanks so much for the feedback. I actually have hardwood floors in the living areas. The carpets would be for the bedroom. I just went to a carpet store and they were trying to push wool berber. It looks nice, but I am not sure it is great for a rental. Any ideas?
I was looking at some synthetic samples, and they just looked cheap.
Real Estate Investor · Williamson County, TX · Member since 2011 · 1k+ posts · 961 votes
7y
@Alexandra W. Have you considered a multi colored freize or clipped berber? With threads of beige, brown and black or beige gray black and cream? The variation disguises dirt and goes with everything, an oatmeal look.