Is renting a corner apartment in a complex that much better than renting one in the middle?

ReaperW: Is renting a corner apartment in a complex that much better than renting one in the middle?
Looking at getting an apartment in a few complexes and I’ve seen reviews about some of them are negative because of “paper thin walls”. Is this just because they are renting one somewhere in the middle of the complex? Would it be that much better if I got a corner apartment?

Answers and Views:

Answer by Frank
A corner apartment shares fewer walls with neighbors, but you still have an upstairs and downstairs neighbor making noise.

Corner apartments also have more windows.

Answer by theatheistreverend
Corner units rock! You get the cross breeze, more sunlight, a view and one less neighbor to share walls with.

Answer by Janice 10
Corner apartments are better you have less neighbors to deal with, and more privacy. More windows so it is brighter from the sunlight coming in. I would go with a corner apartment instead of in the middle of the complex. Enjoy your new apartment.

Answer by Classy Granny
You’d have more windows. They don’t all have paper thin walls. Depends on how well they are built

Answer by Where’s my scooby snack?
Paper thin walls are usually due to how old the building is and how well built and maintained. There are ways you can sound proof your place but you’d need to get your landlord’s permission.

An end/corner apartment obviously shares fewer walls with the others.

A top floor apartment is the better choice. You have no one above you making noise. Stairs might be a pain but you could get lucky and rent from a place that has an elevator.