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If you are preparing to move into your first apartment — such as if you have just graduated from college and are moving out of the dorms or if you are moving out of your parents' house for the first time — then you might be looking for a mattress that you can sleep on each night. This is a very important purchase for you to make when you're moving into an apartment for the first time, so you might want to follow these helpful tips. Then, hopefully, you should end up with a great mattress on your move-in date.

Spring for a Nice Mattress

First of all, if you are moving into your first apartment, you might be on a bit of a budget. After all, paying your rental deposit, first month's rental payment, and all of the other costs that go along with renting an apartment for the first time can be quite tough when you might still be on an entry-level salary and when you might be dealing with college debt. All of these things are understandable, of course, but this doesn't mean that you should skimp on buying a mattress. Having a high-quality mattress can help you get better sleep at night and can help you avoid aches and pains. Plus, if you spend more on a mattress now, you should be able to enjoy it for years to come.

Consider a Smaller Mattress

If you live in a smaller apartment, you might not have a lot of space in your bedroom. If you have a smaller bedroom, then you might not want to take up all of your space with your bed. Additionally, if you aren't going to be sharing a bed with someone else, you might want to look for a smaller mattress that will be cheaper and that will not take up too much space. For example, a full-size mattress might be a good choice; it should be bigger and more comfortable than the twin-size mattress you might have slept on in the past, but it should be cheaper and a bit shorter than a queen-size mattress.

Get Help With Moving Your Mattress

You may want to use a mattress delivery service to have the mattress delivered to your apartment. Then, you can have help with things like carrying the mattress upstairs if you live in a second-floor apartment, and you won't have to worry about renting a truck, either.