I'm looking for 800 or so a month, and I can have up to 2 roommates. places I'm considering are East Village, Hoboken, Jersey City, WIlliamsburg (in Brooklyn), though I'm open to the possibility of others.
I'm a recent college grad so in addition to somewhere that's not too expensive, I'd like somewhere that's reasonably happening with lots of young people. Though maybe not TOO bustling and busy a place.
2006-07-24 08:58:32 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
1. East Village: $800/month might be very, very difficult to find, even if you find a $2400/month with two roommates. Also, it's noisy as hell. Then again, it's probably closer to where you want to be than any of the other neighborhoods.
2. Hoboken: I don't know much about this, but the people I've known who live in Jersey swear by it.
3. Jersey City: See Hoboken
4. Billburg: It's getting increasingly expensive, so for $2400/month plan on being in a place that's not, strictly speaking, safe.
I live in Gowanus/South Park Slope in a three-bedroom with two bathrooms and two balconies for $2200/month, and I'm being slightly overcharged, so check out some of the less hip neighborhoods before you make a decision.
Good luck.
2006-07-24 09:25:42 · answer #1 · answered by wrathpuppet 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My experience in Hoboken was 25 years ago but it's a happening place! It's expensive I'm sure but maybe less expensive than lower Manhattan which would be my #1 choice if I wasn't planning on a car. I'm envious!
2006-07-24 16:04:31 · answer #2 · answered by Igor Jivatofski 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The East Village if you can afford it. 800 a month doesn't sound like much. If you are forced out of the city because of cost, decide on the spot with the best commute.
2006-07-24 16:03:48 · answer #3 · answered by ElOsoBravo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A total of $800 a month or x's 3 $2,400 a month? $800 isn't going to get you jack.
East Village is nice. Hoboken's better than J.C.
2006-07-24 16:05:59 · answer #4 · answered by b4_999 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Manhattan
the only place to live in the City
2006-07-24 16:01:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
At $800 a month you're gonna be slummin it.
But who knows?
east village- nope- you can't afford it.
hoboken - nope -cant afford that either.
brooklyn -yeah do-able but at your own risk. good luck coming home at night.
Jersey city- maybe if you're lucky to find something.
best bets - washington heights, inwood in manhattan
queens - astoria, sunnyside.
the bronx- well, you not ready yet.
good luck.
2006-07-24 16:09:20 · answer #6 · answered by tegodreaux 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best place is to move out completely and enjoy life as it should be lived, not as a rat in a ratrace.
2006-07-24 16:02:26 · answer #7 · answered by Pop D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Visit www.michaelmerzel.com for plenty of info. on towns in northern New Jersey, and a plethora of info. on affordable housing for sale and rent throughout Bergen County.
I wish you all the best.
2006-07-24 16:03:47 · answer #8 · answered by Dan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I also need a place 2 stay in NYC. Maybe u can help me.
2006-07-24 16:02:33 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
bedstuy come live over here hope you make it to the g train.tuck ya chain you in the hood now homey
2006-07-24 16:02:23 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋