choices, choices, choices

So, as you know, my husband and I are searching for a place to live (come the middle-end of July). In the last two weeks, we have seen several floor plans in 2 separate apartment complexes, and one house for rent. All of our feasible options have at least a second bedroom/den of some sort, with at least 1 full bath. The really difficult decisions left to be made have to do with balancing our wishes with our budget. The house is more expensive when we take into consideration that utilities aren't included as they are in the apartments. But we would much rather have some distance with our neighboors...and the apartments give us just a little bit more room and a dishwasher. I'm definetly torn.

What do you think? Would you prefer to rent a house over renting an apartment?