Cost of Living NYC/NJ - LocalApple

citydude · 01-25-2008, 11:29 AM

I recently just moved here and as my lease is about to expire I need to find a new place to live due to rising rents. I have come to realize the cost of living in nyc and parts of nj is INSANE!

My question is what is the cheapest one can rent an apartment in NYC or NJ (Jersey City)? I have researched on apartments.com and found mostly rates around $1500. I would only need a studio or 1 bedroom. As a musician I have a lot of stuff (full size keyboard, guitars etc.) but I would have to make a small space work (500 sq ft. idealy 700).

I guess I would want the biggest bang for the buck as opposed to just the cheapest (I am curious about that though). I want to be in a safe neighborhood.

01-25-2008, 11:29 AM	#1
citydude Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 166	Cost of Living NYC/NJ I recently just moved here and as my lease is about to expire I need to find a new place to live due to rising rents. I have come to realize the cost of living in nyc and parts of nj is INSANE! My question is what is the cheapest one can rent an apartment in NYC or NJ (Jersey City)? I have researched on apartments.com and found mostly rates around $1500. I would only need a studio or 1 bedroom. As a musician I have a lot of stuff (full size keyboard, guitars etc.) but I would have to make a small space work (500 sq ft. idealy 700). I guess I would want the biggest bang for the buck as opposed to just the cheapest (I am curious about that though). I want to be in a safe neighborhood.

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