Position at Shands Hospital, help needed (Jacksonville, University: university, dangerous, bus)

[riveree]

Originally Posted by brilliant99

Thans Jackaroo
is rental starting at 900$ the average in Jax?

The average starting is probably more in the low $725 range, but even then, that is only going to rent you something decent, not luxury.

Plenty of people pay rent of $850 or more to rent somewhere nice....so yes, $900 is within normal range for something of good quality.

[jackaroo]

btw, you should check with Shands to see if they can provide you temporary dorm housing for a couple of months until you get a car. I just remembered that a friend of mine did a rotation there and stayed in a dorm. I don't know if it is available to everyone and how it is set up, but at least that gives you some time to get to know the area better before committing to a longer term lease and you don't have to worry about the commute.

[PinoyDoc]

Originally Posted by brilliant99

Hello everybody,
I couldnt belive myself when I found this forum, everything you send here is quite useful for me.
I am a recently graduated physician and I have got a position at Shands Hospital staring in June. The point is that I have been in the US for only 5 months.
I need help please about the suitable and safe places to live and the price range and how can I find apartments.
I am single, and I am starting my residency in Shands Hospital, and I am not looking for a fancy house,I need a comfortbale nice small one, it would be better for me to live at a walking distance from the hospital, if the area is safe since I dont have a car for now.
your kind advice would be appreciated my friends, since I am totally new to this.
Thank you

Hello there!
Before you start, ask the present residents where many of them live. That way, in the first few months you can hitch a ride in the morning. Then, in the evening or some days when you can't get a ride, take the bus... look to the Jacksonville Transportation Authority website Jacksonville Transportation Authority - servicing Northeast Florida with Skyway, a complex Highway System and a Mass Transit system which runs 65 bus lines. to give you the bus routes and schedules.
It is important to get a car ASAP, so appeal to a credit union and explain why you have zero credit history so that you can get a loan. I suggest you call HealthAmerica Credit Union www.hacu.ccop (broken link).
Good Luck!

[brilliant99]

Thanks alot my friends for your kind replies.
somebody told me to look for an apartment in "Ryan Oaks"..I found it with 595$ online..
is this a safe place and near by to Shands Hospital?

[Ryde41]

It's located between Beach and Atlantic on St. John's Bluff. The area is fine. It's about 20 minutes to Shands. I've never heard anything about these apartments.

[riveree]

Originally Posted by brilliant99

Thanks alot my friends for your kind replies.
somebody told me to look for an apartment in "Ryan Oaks"..I found it with 595$ online..
is this a safe place and near by to Shands Hospital?

Ryan Oaks is brand new. It is in a safe part of town, but that exact location (meaning, where the building stands) is on a busy road near 2 busy intersections. So, for location and convenience, it is a really good location, but if someone was looking for luxury, a pretty view, or a quiet spot, it would not be a good location...just so you have an idea of what it's like right there.

I ran it through mapquest, and you're basically looking at a distance of roughly 12 miles and a commute of 20-25 minutes...that's not bad at all and you'd be just a few minutes north of the Saint Johns Town Center and you'd be less than 15 minutes to the beach, so it's good, central location.

One last bit about Ryan Oaks. I drive past there quite a bit and sometimes get gas in the Kangaroo station across the street. I do see a few - just a few - unsavory types that seem to be coming out of Ryan Oaks. My guess would be that the majority of people renting in Ryan Oaks are perfectly fine, but as you would anywhere, do not leave your valuables in the open in your car (when you get one) and do not leave your apartment unlocked when you step out to take out the trash or whatever .

There is a bus stop right across the street from the apartment building, which would be a plus if you'd be using public transport initially. On that note, I have a completely different idea for you on apartment choice and I will Direct Message (DM) it to you since I now know that you're open to other areas of the city and not wanting to be right in the same neighborhood as Shands.

[brilliant99]

Thank you my friends for your replies..
I contacted Ryan Oaks and they told me that my income should be below 26000 per year to accept me!
they recommended a website for me to search for an apartment or studio..
I am a single person and I am a new resident physician at Shands Hospital. so I need a simple housing..I mean a bed and bathroom only may be

I checked the website and I found alot of options below 700$...but the question is ..which of those areas are safe? I need somewhere nearby to the hospital but it should be safe..
I would appreciate your opinions Jacksonville people
here is the website
https://my.apartmentsearch.com/db/ap...efresh+Results
thank you my friends

[riveree]

Originally Posted by brilliant99

Thank you my friends for your replies..
I contacted Ryan Oaks and they told me that my income should be below 26000 per year to accept me!
they recommended a website for me to search for an apartment or studio..
I am a single person and I am a new resident physician at Shands Hospital. so I need a simple housing..I mean a bed and bathroom only may be

I checked the website and I found alot of options below 700$...but the question is ..which of those areas are safe? I need somewhere nearby to the hospital but it should be safe..
I would appreciate your opinions Jacksonville people
here is the website
https://my.apartmentsearch.com/db/ap...efresh+Results
thank you my friends

If you were interested in Ryan Oaks location, just down the road from Ryan Oaks is Pine Barrens and they have studios. It's nicely kept, and the last time I drove past, they had some signs stating there are openings and maybe some move-in specials? It's a small place, so there aren't usual;y a lot of opening, I don't think.

Pine Barrens in Jacksonville, FL

[brilliant99]

Originally Posted by riveree

If you were interested in Ryan Oaks location, just down the road from Ryan Oaks is Pine Barrens and they have studios. It's nicely kept, and the last time I drove past, they had some signs stating there are openings and maybe some move-in specials? It's a small place, so there aren't usual;y a lot of opening, I don't think.

Pine Barrens in Jacksonville, FL

Thanks alot riveree...that's so kind of you..
in my next message I want to show you the list of Apts that I got through the internet and you tell me which would be better for me..concerning the safety since I will be back late at night from the hospital and the distance from the hospital..
have a great day

[brilliant99]

I have got this info through apartmentsearch.com, the help needed is to please help me exclude some of them so that I end up comparing between 3 of them maximum for example
I am looking for a studio or 1-1 Apt, I am a single person and I will be working at Shands Hospital, so the distance from the hospital and safety are important for me..it would be better living in a good community. I would like to get to know some people since I am new to the city..
Your advice will be greatly appreciated, I will trust your choice my friends..you’d recognize the addresses of those Apts and if they are good

Pine Barrens
Phone: 904-642-8967
Fax: 904-641-1369
Email: EPM7530@epmapartments.com
11750 Alden Road
Jacksonville, FL 32246


331 West Ashley Street (City Place)
Phone: 904-281-2100
Email: RebateRentals
331 West Ashley Street
Jacksonville, FL 32202


Sanctuary Walk
Phone: 904-356-7700
645 21st Street East
Jacksonville, FL 32206


Waters Edge Apartments
Phone: 904-764-7676
Fax: 904-766-8004
Email: watersedge@advenir.net
800 Broward Road
Jacksonville, FL 32218


Kendall Court
Phone: 904-764-9282
Fax: 904-764-6682
Email: kendallcourt@wrhrealty.com
10535 Lem Turner Road
Jacksonville, FL 32218


Northwood Apartments
Phone: 904 757-8422
1601 Dunn Avenue
Jacksonville, FL 32218


Eagle Rock II
Phone: 904-739-0333
Fax: 904-731-9811
Email: eagleapts@bellsouth.net
3760 University Boulevard South
Jacksonville, FL 32216


Island Pointe
Phone: (904) 764-3500
Fax: (904)766-4264
1000 Broward Road
Jacksonville, FL 32218


Arlington Village
Phone: 904-721-1466
Fax: 904-721-1456
840 Bert Road
Jacksonville, FL 32211


Christine Cove
Phone: (904) 854-9490
Fax: (904) 854-9491
Email: christinecove@carlisledevelopmentgroup.com
3730 Soutel Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32208


Lenox Court
Phone: 904-786-4784
Fax: 904-786-4794
Email: lenoxcourt@thecarlislegroup.com
5710 Lenox Avenue
Jacksonville, FL 32205


Chelsea Courtyard
Phone: 904-743-2260
Fax: 904-743-2744
2260 University Boulevard North
Jacksonville, FL 32211


Preserve at Cedar River
Phone: 904-772-7900
Fax: 904-772-9553
Email: preserveatcedarriver@imtreg.com
4207 Confederate Point Road
Jacksonville, FL 32210

Summer Oak at St. John
Phone: 904-724-5833
Fax: 904-725-3904
Email: summer_oaks_apts@prmc.com
5350 Arlington Expressway
Jacksonville, FL 32211


Saddle Creek
Phone: 904-908-9500
Email: rellisor@lanecompany.com
9455 103ed Street
Jacksonville, FL 32210


Leigh Meadows
Phone: 904-260-8111
Fax: 904-260-1665
Email: leighmeadows@wrhrealty.com
4320 Sunbeam Road
Jacksonville, FL 32257


Princeton Square
Phone: 904-737-7605
Fax: 904-448-4149
Email: princetonsquare@cncinvestments.com
8231 Princeton Square Boulevard West
Jacksonville, FL 32256


The Glades
Phone: 904-642-7272
Fax: 904-642-4164
Email: gl@stmkmgmt.com
7524 Southside Boulevard
Jacksonville, FL 32256


Bentley Green
Phone: 904-739-6911
Fax: 904-731-3621
Email: bentleygreen@milestone-mgt.com
8214 Princeton Square Boulevard East
Jacksonville, FL 32256


Auburn Glen
Phone: 904-641-3088
Fax: 904-641-0308
Email: 042982@aimco.com
8024 Southside Boulevard
Jacksonville, FL 32256


Royal Oaks
Phone: 904-645-9770
Fax: 904-642-9214
Email: royaloaks@eqr.com
10023 Belle Rive Boulevard
Jacksonville, FL 32256