Is reserved apartment parking worth paying for if you get home late?

Quick answer

Grant thinks it can be. For someone routinely arriving after 10 p.m. or midnight, he would personally pay roughly $50–$75 per month for a reserved space close to the elevator when available. The value comes from convenience and reducing the late-night walk through the garage. He also wants excellent lighting, a fast modern garage gate, and reliable elevators. A reserved space is not necessary for everyone, but its value rises when the renter has late work hours or strongly values the shortest possible route from car to apartment.

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