A first apartment comes with a long list, and most of it is the same in any city: budget, utilities, renter’s insurance, a mattress that actually fits the room. A few items are specific to Millington Oaks, and those are the ones this checklist focuses on.

Before you apply

  • Decide between a 750-square-foot one-bedroom (starting from $875) and an 850-square-foot two-bedroom (starting from $975, with some homes up to $1,025). Walk both the flat and two-story two-bedroom layouts if you can.
  • Budget the published $50 application fee and $250 security deposit, and ask what else is due at move-in.
  • If you have a pet, ask for the current pet policy on your tour — fees and limits are not published here.
  • Drive your commute at the right time of day, especially if you work at NSA Mid-South or in Memphis.
  • Confirm school zoning with Millington Municipal Schools if that applies to your household.

Schedule that tour rather than trying to decide from photos alone. Call (901) 878-0733 if you want to talk first.

After you are approved

  • Set up utilities in your name. Ask leasing which services, if any, are billed through the office.
  • Measure furniture against the layout. The two-bedroom drawings are a guide; a tape measure in the actual unit is better.
  • Plan for laundry on the property — these homes are not advertised with in-unit washers and dryers.
  • Create your resident portal account so you can pay rent and submit maintenance requests from day one.
  • Put the office number in your phone, and ask how after-hours emergencies are handled.

The first week

Walk the property in daylight: the dog park, the playground, the laundry, and the route from your door to Navy Road. Find Millington Plaza or Navy Road Shopping Center so a grocery run is familiar before you need it. If something in the apartment needs attention, send the request through the portal while it is still easy to notice.

Moving into a first apartment is work. Doing the specific steps for this community — the right floor plan, the portal, and a real look at Navy Road — makes the rest of the list more manageable. Start with the floor plans and a tour date.