Technology has helped to improve life in so many ways – including our everyday shopping trips. Long gone are the tedious days of clipping coupons to get the best savings. Now, shoppers who have a smartphone can download a number of apps – many of which are free – to get the best savings on the items they need most. If you’re relatively new to the world of digital savings, it can be difficult to know which apps are best for what you need. To help you get started, here are a few of the most popular apps to use while shopping:

• Google Shopper – This free app helps shoppers find the best deals for the products they are searching for. Simply use the app to take a photo of the item you are looking for, and the app will search the internet for the best deals in your area.
• Groupon – Groupon is an ideal app for shoppers looking for deals that extend beyond their weekly trips to the grocery store. The free app features coupons for restaurants, hotels, spas, and much more.
• RetailMeNot – This app, available at no cost, collects current coupons from hundreds of retailers for convenient access to all the possible savings. You can either search the app for the store you are at, or turn on the location services on your phone and let the app find the best deals near you.
• Apps for specific retail stores – Popular stores like Publix, Target, Kohl’s, and many others all have their own apps – many of which have special coupons for shoppers using them. For example, Target’s Cartwheel app has 5-50 percent off deals on hundreds of items. You can even scan the bar codes of the items you are purchasing to find the deals you really need.

These apps are just a few of the ways to ensure you are getting the best deals around our One 51 Place apartments in Alachua, FL. But, the savings don’t just end there. Our residents get an exceptional value when they rent an apartment in our community. From our community amenities like our pool, clubhouse, and air conditioned indoor basketball court, to our in-apartment amenities like full-size washer/dryer hookups, walk-in closets, and professionally-designed color schemes, our residents get the most bang for their buck. If you are not yet a resident of our community but would like to learn more, contact One 51 Place today or stop by our leasing office to tour our property.