dialogue: #Person1#: I saw your ad in The New York Times. I am seriously considering one of the apartments listed in it.
  #Person2#: We are happy to help you. May I know which one it is?
  #Person1#: The two-bedroom apartment on 38th east street.
  #Person2#: Oh, it is conveniently located, isn't it?
  #Person1#: That's why I think it may suit my needs.
  #Person2#: I believe it will. It comes furnished. You can move in immediately after the lease is signed.
  #Person1#: The ad says the rent would be 840 dollars per month. Is it true?
  #Person2#: Yes. But not including the utilities.
  #Person1#: Will it possible for me to rent the apartment on a month-by-month basis?
  #Person2#: I believe that can be arranged. But there should be a refundable security deposit, you know.
  #Person1#: Oh, that's no problem.
summary: #Person1# inquiries #Person2# about a two-bedroom apartment listed in the ad. #Person2# and #Person1# discuss the location, furniture, and payment.
topic: rent an apartment