[norscio]

If I spent enough time, I likely could find my "profile" but I am too lazy:

I may be relocating to Vegas for work and am looking for spots to live. I am a single, fairly simple 33-year old guy. I would like to spend $700 a month max. I don't need a really nice place or a big place and I don't mind commuting as much as 30 minutes a day to work. I do require a relatively quiet and safe community. I grew up in New Jersey but am spoiled in that I have lived in upstate New York and central Ohio for much of the past 12 years.

Boulder City always looked nice when I drove through it and it's close to Lake Mead, etc. Not many apartments I guess? Henderson always seemed like a good area but a little pricey. I have no aversion to being in Vegas except I don't want my car keyed, etc. (From what I am reading, I question if there ANY decent areas in Vegas?) Any help would be appreciated.

[Matt121779]

Try Green Valley Zip 89014

[BobKovacs]

Boulder City is a bit far is you want a commute under 30 minutes, unless you work in BC, or at the far southeast edge of the valley. There are plenty of places in Vegas that are safe and fairly quiet (though apartments aren't necessarily quiet in general), however, $700/month won't get you into many really nice places. Hell, even back in 1995 I was paying $500/month for a 1 bedroom at Trop and Spencer, which isn't the worst area of town, but isn't the greatest either.

[guinnessjim]

Originally Posted by norscio

(From what I am reading, I question if there ANY decent areas in Vegas?) Any help would be appreciated.

you clearly aren't reading all the posts then...try not to focus only on the negative things people say...there are plenty of positive posts as well.

i know people living in gated communities for about $850/mo (decent sized town houses)....i wouldn't want to live there, seems REALLY boring, but very safe.

the thing is, although you say you don't really need a nice place, you want the safety of one...could be problematic. (and safe doesn't mean you won't get your car keyed...they only place i ever had my truck vandalized w/ in the suburbs)

[olecapt]

General rule is to live on the side where you work. There are places in Henderson that will be fine...northern Henderson or up off Horizon Ridge. GV area is likely too expensive. Might also do OK in the Silverado Ranch area.

On the west side try the areas north of Sahara and west of Decatur.

Both these areas have suitable apartments. Note that all apartments are a crap shoot..it all depends on the local management which can change at any random moment.

[Maia Goode]

I'm a single woman with a small child moving to the Las Vegas area within the next year, my parents have already bought a home in the 89143 zip code. I believe it may be too pricy for my blood, considering they purchased their home for $600,000. I'm looking for semi-decent to nice area close to 89143, a decent apartment for about $700 to $900, good schools, and a about a 10-20 minute commute to downtown/central Las Vegas.

By the way is 89143 considered Northern Nevada