Nice areas in Broward? (Coral Springs, Deerfield Beach: section 8, apartment complex, rentals)

[DaniellaG]

I am in Boca now but have been looking in Palm Beach county mostly for a new place to rent. I am wondering what areas are nice in Broward. I know only a little bit of Deerfield,Coral Springs,and Coconut Creek. I am 31 and single lady but like very quiet and safe. Quiet is very important to me but near things like stores and restaurants. If you know of any nice rentals too I would appreciate it. I work from home so why location is not so important other then I like a nice surrounding. I am from out of state so basically all I know is Boca and Wellington where I rented short term. Thank you

[heydade]

Well, just so you know Boca is in Palm Beach County. Not sure if you knew this or not. Coral Springs is nice and quiet. Liked it when I lived there, but do your research. The condo that I lived in went section 8 and everything went downhill soon after that. Why not stay in Boca ? The grass is NOT greener on the other side as they say.

[Nolefan34]

You might find that the rent prices are cheaper in Coral Springs, Deerfield, and Coconut Creek when compared to Boca. Not sure really because I haven't checked the market in a while, but that's how it usually is. And the commute between Boca and Coral Springs is minimal.

[DaniellaG]

Thank you. I know Boca is in Palm Beach County. I just can't find anything I like that is not unreal expensive. I have looked in Wellington and Boynton though I am not sure on Boynton around safety. Also in Delray. I am picky though and it is more around noise so I don't want to be on a street,near atrain,or hospital. I know I sound nuts. I have heard there are some nice places in Broward just clueless as it seems all areas have good/bad. I am thinking of taking a drive in PC to Jupiter. I will look at Coral Springs too. Can you suggest a nice rental apt or condo in Coral Springs? I think I want gated too. Also not near that ladfill though I think they said it is in Coconut Creek but I thought coral springs is near CC. Also what about Weston I have heard is nice?Thanks

[heydade]

Stay away from Boynton. ALL of it. I hear you about the noise. I just had impact windows installed, not because of hurricane protection since I already have shutters, but because of the noise reduction it affords. I hate noise. I need peace and quiet. I sleep with a sound machine on and I am VERY sensitive to noise. Trust me...I feel you. Good luck in your search

[DaniellaG]

How does that sound machine work? I run a fan at night to keep things consistent and drown out other noise. Right now where I am renting they are replacing the roofs so it is noise central but at least that is just short time not something like a train that is there for good. I wish I was not like this but what can you do it is what it is. Boynton is a no for sure. I wish I could buy a home cause that means no close neighbors but I have a hard time commiting to one place and one state. In time maybe.Thanks

[heydade]

Rent a home...there are so many out there to choose from. The sound machine works great. I once used a fan..did the job too. I remember when I lived in Coral Springs in an apartment complex. We were on the ground floor. I hated it. I would hear the washing machine upstairs when they ran it, I would constantly hear things dropping, banging on walls. I had to go up there and talk to them on numerous occasions. I am so glad I moved out of that apartment complex. I was really suffering. I actually had to use ear plugs on certain nights...thats how bad it was.

[Nolefan34]

Daniella>

You seem to be all over the place. Wellington and Jupiter are extremely far from Boca. Do you have a job in Boca? If so, I would strongly recommend living closer in a place like Coconut Creek, Coral Springs, Deerfield Beach, or Delray Beach. Anything north of Boynton Beach or south of Deerfield Beach isn't worth it to save a few bucks on rent. You will spend more on gas and commuting times than you will save.