Weirdly Specific Apartment Habits We All Pretend Are Normal

Every renter has a few habits that seem completely normal… until you say them out loud. Maybe it’s how you only use three mugs out of twelve. Maybe it’s how your laundry lives in the washer for days. Maybe you talk to your houseplants like they’re coworkers. The truth? These little quirks are part of what makes your apartment feel like home.

At RPM Living, we believe home is a place where your routines, rituals, and even your weirdest habits are welcome. So if you see yourself in a few of these, just know: you’re not alone—and we’ve designed our communities to make space for all of it.

1. Saving the Fancy Soap for Guests Who Never Come

You picked it out carefully. The scent is perfect. But it sits unopened, waiting for the mythical dinner party that never happens. Meanwhile, you're still using the generic bottle from the back of the cabinet.

A little luxury goes a long way—don’t wait for company to enjoy it.

2. Starting Laundry… and Then Abandoning It Completely

You start strong, tossing in a load with good intentions. Hours pass. Days, even. Your hoodie is still in the washer, quietly waiting for its turn in the dryer.

Many RPM communities offer in-unit laundry or convenient on-site facilities—so you’re never far from a fresh start, whenever you’re ready.

3. Rearranging Furniture at 11pm Like It’s a Personality Shift

Sometimes, a new angle on the couch is all it takes to reset your whole vibe. Call it late-night inspiration, call it seasonal energy—either way, it’s your version of a refresh.

Luckily, open floor plans in many RPM apartments make it easy to reimagine your space whenever the mood strikes.

4. Keeping the Original Box ‘Just in Case’

That air fryer is staying. You know it. But the box? You keep it anyway. Tucked neatly in your closet like a cardboard safety net, just in case you move or need to prove you’re organized.

Ample storage in RPM apartments means there’s room for the essentials—and the “maybes,” too.

5. Turning On Every Light, Then Immediately Leaving the Room

One second you're setting the vibe, the next you’ve left the room entirely. Now every lamp is glowing, even though no one’s there to enjoy it. It’s not wasteful—it’s atmospheric optimism.

With modern lighting and intuitive layouts in RPM luxury apartments, there’s always a soft glow where you need it—and where you forgot you left it.

6. Using the Same 3 Mugs and Ignoring the Other 9

You own a dozen mugs. You only reach for the same three. One might be chipped. One might be from a gas station. But for some reason, they just feel right.

Generous cabinet space in RPM kitchens means you can keep them all—but no pressure to rotate.

Every Habit Has a Home

From the oddly specific to the totally universal, these little habits are part of what make your space feel lived-in and truly yours. And whether you’re illuminating your entire apartment or rearranging your living room for the third time this month, RPM Living offers apartment homes designed to support the real rhythms of your life. Because at the end of the day, it’s not weird—it’s home.

At RPM Living, our communities are made for real life. Yours. Explore our Communities page and let’s get you into your new home.