New york living?

Question

I hate to waste points, but I need help. I plan on moving to new York next year a few months after I graduate. i'm planning early so that I can be prepared. is there any cheap apartments that ARE NOT in the heart of the city? like in brooklyn or something? I'm having troubles trying to find a website that will help me find cheap new york apartments.

please help!

i know that nothing is really cheap in new york,but im talking about places to live that are cheap to them. im mainly looking for something that is under 1200 a month.

Answer 1

Unfortunately, $1200 seems to be some sort of magic number with people because everyone I know is looking for a place that's about $1200 or under so there's a lot of competition. Brooklyn does still have places available in that price range though the ones in the 'better' neighborhoods go fast. Brooklyn Heights is beautiful but extremely expensive. I'd be shocked if you could find a place in that neighborhood. If you're willing to share and have your half of the rent be $1200 then you'd have more luck there.

It's always worth it to check Williamsburg and Greenpoint because there are still some places in those neighborhoods that you might be able to afford. They may not be very big but they still crop up here and there. But, since those neighborhoods are so popular, the affordable places are usually taken by the time you see the listing. It's easier to find a place in Bushwick and that neighborhood isn't as bad as it used to be. A lot of listings may say the apartment is in 'East Williamsburg' but it's actually Bushwick. It's practically gotten to the point that anything listed for under $1000 is suspicious and there is probably something very wrong with it.

Astoria, Queens is pretty nice but has gotten more expensive in the past few years (like every other neighborhood) but it's still worth looking into. My only issue with it is that it's a pain in the butt to get to sometimes and it can take forever at night, especially if you need to take the G train.

*Years ago, I found my apartment by calling the number for an ad that had about 5 different places listed. I asked if they had anything available that wasn't listed and they did. I asked to see those and I found one I could afford.

Answer 2

Honestly it's nearly impossible to do when not here and IMPOSSIBLE to do this far in advance. You really have to be here or come visit a few weeks before your move and look and meet with landlords that you can find from Craigslist or rent.com. There are some other site, but be cafeful of brokers and fees. Besides what they tell you it IS possible to find places w/out having to pay these fees. I live in Inwood, near 200 & bway which is manhattan but a ways from the heart. But I have a relatively big space and pay under $1000 for a 1 bedroom. If you could move here in July of this year u could have my place, as I am leaving.

Answer 3

Because none of the apartments are ever cheap in NEW YORK.

Queens is a fairly decent city to live in. Try to pick an area that is accessible to public transportation ( easier to get around)

Good luck !

Answer 4

Look at Queens and Brooklyn. Astoria, Queens is near the subway, a few stops to Manhattan and relatively cheaper. Brooklyn Heights is also supposed to have decent priced places. www.craigslist.com is best I've seen to look and compare prices. Try to avoid broker fees if you can (I went straight to the buildings and asked the management when I was looking...or look for owner ads).