Retiree small income (Charlotte, Jacksonville, New Bern: affordable apartment, rentals, mobile home)

[Mrs.JOP]

I want to so get out of the Charlotte metro area. Any suggestions on some coastal or near the coast (20 or so miles max) that I could find an affordable apartment rental?

[sputnikjim]

From what I keep hearing on this forum, it seems like you would have little trouble finding affordable near-coastal housing in NEW JERSEY

[goldenage1]

Originally Posted by Mrs.JOP

I want to so get out of the Charlotte metro area. Any suggestions on some coastal or near the coast (20 or so miles max) that I could find an affordable apartment rental?

Some quick suggestions, as I don't know your price range or other wants/needs:

- Conway South Carolina (if you don't mind many students)
- Shallotte, NC
- Bolivia, NC
- Hampstead, NC
- Jacksonville, NC (if you can tolerate military noises)
- Morehead City/Newport/New Bern area
- Elizabeth City

A price range always helps get better answers. Also, you might consider mobile home and duplex rentals if you can do the maintenance, as they may be cheaper.

[BC1960]

Define affordable and coastal? Do you want to be 20 minutes from the ocean, or 20 minutes from water of any kind? What other criteria do you have?