Where should a single female move?

[EscapeCalifornia]

Originally Posted by CESpeed

Because most things are too far away for people to consider walking.

And because very often, the place you find to work isn't where you'd like to live. Its OK to work in a shady area in the day, not so good to live there at night. And REALLY not so good to walk 2 miles there alone at night.

[CESpeed]

I agree completely.

[jsc0787]

If a 1/2 commute is normal then wouldn't it be the same as living within 2.5 miles (walking) of your workplace?

[laorbust61]

Originally Posted by drg424

Ok...so I just landed a job in El Segundo/Manhattan Beach, but i'm new to the city and need to move out of my ex's apt. in N. Hollywood. Basically, I want to stay in the city (vs. El Segundo/Manhattan Beach) and I'm looking for a good, safe area where I can rent a studio for about $1000/mo...any ideas or recommendations of safe but fun areas for a single 28 year old female?

How about Westchester? There's the Howard Hughes Promenade (shopping, movie theatre, restaurants) and Loyola Marymount University there. Plus it's near the 405 freeway, and good commuter bus routes.

[gypsystar]

Originally Posted by VLWH

If you really want to stay in the area, try the studio apts at the Oakwood apts in Toluca Hills.

A studio at Oakwood in Toluca Hills is way, way more expensive than $1000. I was looking into living in one in 2005 and it was about $12-1300/month, even back then!

If you want to stay in the N. Hollywood area, you should check out Valley Village. The rents are a lot cheaper than in Studio City and Sherman Oaks, and the area seems pretty safe. Do a search for "Valley Village" on craigslist.org