Relocating to Towson area for a year (Baltimore, Parkville: apartment complex, rentals)

[stevehollx]

My wife is taking a temporary job for a year in Towson, so we're going to be relocating next summer.

We've been living in Durham NC for several years. Currently no kids, and are big foodies (enjoy contemporary/modern cuisine, craft beer, cool quiet pubs) and fans of the outdoors (hiking, cycling, mountain biking, fly fishing).

Looking for some information on whether to live right in Towson, versus something like Lutherville-Timonium/Cockeysville. We will need to stay within about a 20 minute commute to her job. We don't anticipate staying here more than a year--just passing through for her career. What are the cool spots, and things to know around that area? What are the good spots for weekend getaways for mountain-deprived people that will be living in N Baltimore?

[westsideboy]

Originally Posted by stevehollx

My wife is taking a temporary job for a year in Towson, so we're going to be relocating next summer.

We've been living in Durham NC for several years. Currently no kids, and are big foodies (enjoy contemporary/modern cuisine, craft beer, cool quiet pubs) and fans of the outdoors (hiking, cycling, mountain biking, fly fishing).

Looking for some information on whether to live right in Towson, versus something like Lutherville-Timonium/Cockeysville. We will need to stay within about a 20 minute commute to her job. We don't anticipate staying here more than a year--just passing through for her career. What are the cool spots, and things to know around that area? What are the good spots for weekend getaways for mountain-deprived people that will be living in N Baltimore?

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[Richie90]

I work in Towson, so can definitely offer some insight. Towson's main call to fame, besides being the seat of Baltimore County government, is the fact that it is a college town (Towson University). Thus, rents are absolutely outrageous. Some people find it worth the high rent, though. Towson is decently walkable, and there is fairly easy access to public transportation. Personally, I do not find it worth the high rent. If you look in neighborhoods such as Nottingham, Parkville, or White Marsh - you will find that rent is less. Though, I'm sad to say, it wouldn't surprise me if that gap closes in a few years. Another possibility is to move into Baltimore City proper. There are VERY nice neighborhoods in the city with easy access to Towson, such as Charles Village.

[ToneGrail]

I used to live in Towson but as Richie states, the rent just went through the roof. I moved about a year and a half ago to Carney just 5 minutes from Towson and pretty much the same distance from downtown. It's much more quiet and suburban and the rent is about $200 less. They apartments are also newer and cleaner and there is much less ghetto riff raff coming up from Baltimore. Feel free to PM me if you want a reference for my apartment complex. I love it here.

[magpiehere]

Consider the neighborhoods around Roland Park, Tuscany, Hampden, etc...if you are a foodie and like to walk. These neighborhoods are around JHU - north of the city, off 83 etc.

They have some beautiful rentals, my fave are in converted older homes.

Easy commute to Towson up Charles Street.