[Stylo]

What's downtown area? SoNo's Washington St. is really nice but that other "downtown-ish" area east of the hospital is pretty dumpy. I really don't like that area.

You might've liked that Westport apartment in walking distance to the train.

[kidyankee764]

Originally Posted by nep321

I'm supposed to see a few apartments in Norwalk. One is in the downtown area and a couple others are in the Norwalk Hospital area. Hopefully they are safe, clean and not sketchy.

Going by your previous posts, I don't think you will like Norwalk. At all.

[nep321]

Originally Posted by kidyankee764

Going by your previous posts, I don't think you will like Norwalk. At all.

Even though I'm perfectly okay with living in Bristol, Middletown or Manchester?

[kidyankee764]

Originally Posted by nep321

Even though I'm perfectly okay with living in Bristol, Middletown or Manchester?

Nep, I specifically remember you complaining about the "element" in Middletown, and in Vernon. Well guess what? That "element" is alive and well in Norwalk, even to a somewhat larger degree. Lots of Norwalk is also pretty rundown.

Trust me. You won't like it.

[Stylo]

Nep, don't compare Hartford suburbs with Norwalk. They're nothing alike. That's not to say Norwalk is better or worse, it's just completely different. Go spend a day there and report back.

[Stratford, Ct. Resident]

Originally Posted by nep321

I also have been looking for units in Stamford, but the damn leasing office people are so busy and said I had to leave a voicemail and they'll get back to me. There are only a small handful of apartment buildings that fit my budget there, however.

And you're not going to like them either! I can't think of any apartment building that you will like in Stamford if you want something that isn't in a busy/noisy location. The only thing that will work for YOU in Stamford is a condo or an apartment in a multi-family.

[mlassoff]

I'd still look in Fairfield...

[nep321]

So today I just got back from looking at several apartments in Stamford and Norwalk. I was working with two agents, essentially. I have to say, I am basically priced out of Stamford. The agents said that this is the time of year when prices are extra high. Right now, a decent 1 br goes for $1,700 in Stamford. Plus, I really can't picture myself living there at all. It's way too dense, urban and skyscraper-like. And I hate the idea of living in a 1 square mile bubble every day.

On the other hand, I saw a few units in Norwalk and they were very impressive, for a couple hundred less than Stamford. I could picture myself living in them for sure. And the general areas were not glamorous by any means, but not bad at all. I would say it was like Manchester/Bristol. Not fancy, but doable. One of the complexes was very clean, simple and had quite a few young professionals.

Fairfield has very very little rental inventory right now.

So yeah, I think I like Norwalk better than Stamford because it seems more chill. **puts flame suit on**

[Stratford, Ct. Resident]

Originally Posted by nep321

So today I just got back from looking at several apartments in Stamford and Norwalk. I was working with two agents, essentially. I have to say, I am basically priced out of Stamford. The agents said that this is the time of year when prices are extra high. Right now, a decent 1 br goes for $1,700 in Stamford. Plus, I really can't picture myself living there at all. It's way too dense, urban and skyscraper-like. And I hate the idea of living in a 1 square mile bubble every day.

On the other hand, I saw a few units in Norwalk and they were very impressive, for a couple hundred less than Stamford. I could picture myself living in them for sure. And the general areas were not glamorous by any means, but not bad at all. I would say it was like Manchester/Bristol. Not fancy, but doable. One of the complexes was very clean, simple and had quite a few young professionals.

Fairfield has very very little rental inventory right now.

So yeah, I think I like Norwalk better than Stamford because it seems more chill. **puts flame suit on**

Did you check out that area of Stamford that i recommended?

[Stylo]

Originally Posted by nep321

So today I just got back from looking at several apartments in Stamford and Norwalk. I was working with two agents, essentially. I have to say, I am basically priced out of Stamford. The agents said that this is the time of year when prices are extra high. Right now, a decent 1 br goes for $1,700 in Stamford. Plus, I really can't picture myself living there at all. It's way too dense, urban and skyscraper-like. And I hate the idea of living in a 1 square mile bubble every day.

On the other hand, I saw a few units in Norwalk and they were very impressive, for a couple hundred less than Stamford. I could picture myself living in them for sure. And the general areas were not glamorous by any means, but not bad at all. I would say it was like Manchester/Bristol. Not fancy, but doable. One of the complexes was very clean, simple and had quite a few young professionals.

Fairfield has very very little rental inventory right now.

So yeah, I think I like Norwalk better than Stamford because it seems more chill. **puts flame suit on**

I don't think Norwalk is more "chill", but if you like what you saw - go for it. Although be prepared for a frustrating commute if you do it by car.

I still think that Westport apartment by the train station you found is your best bet.