Moving to Baltimore Area--PLEASE HELP! (Towson, Glen Burnie: 2010, apartment complex, rent)

[KRinder]

Hey Everyone!

This is my first post so I guess I should introduce myself! I'm a 22 year old female and I live in Columbus, OH. I've been here for about 3 years, two of which I lived downtown in the heart of the city and now I live in Worthington in an apartment complex.

Summer of 2010, I plan on attending Towson Univeristy for graduate school. My boyfriend lived in Baltimore (then Glen Burnie) for 3 years and he will be working in Baltimore at Rukert Terminals.

We want to either buy a townhouse (eeek!) or rent an apartment in a suburb that would allow us both a nice short commute (I really would rather NOT drive to school) I don't know anything about the areas but we will be 23 and 24 years old so we would like a safe, young community but without the headaches of being in the city.

I've been reading some of the super negative posts about MD and I have to say I'm really terrified, but I'm pretty set in going to Towson and I'm aware of the cost of living problems so if we could keep the negative comments to a minimum---that'd be great!!!

THANKS!!

[TorontoQuestion]

I have attended Towson University previously, so I know a little about the area you are interested in moving to. If you are looking for a nice, safe area, within decent driving distance of TU, probably search anywhere in Towson or north of Towson. Going by the I-695 beltway, try anywhere in Baltimore County from Owings Mills (Northwest) to Perry Hall/White Marsh (Northeast). Anything south of Towson is getting closer to the city and will likely have more crime. Since your boyfriend is working at the terminals, which I assume are at the port of Baltimore, you might want to try something on the Northeast side, since that will be about a middle ground, where you could commute to Towson driving west, and he could commute to the terminals using I-95. I have to forewarn you, though, that the northeast corner of I-695 has very heavy traffic in the mornings, but there are shortcuts to go around it.

If you need a short-term place to stay while looking for a house, you may want to try the Burkshire, which is right across the street from Towson University. The Burkshire has apartments for international, graduate, and non-traditional students. They are very quiet and similar to standard apartment living.

Good luck with your search!

[LogSS]

If you still want to keep what you have in Columbus, then Mt Vernon is a preferred area. Although it is in the city, it's lively, cultural and have lots of pretty architecturs. It's kind of like a small Short North neighborhood in Columbus minus the stuck-up-ness, expensive stores and attitude. This is midpoint for both of you.

[needsmoreshallot]

I graduated from Towson years ago, you will need a car. It is not a walkable city. There are several apartment communities, there are probably some up to date ratings somewhere out there. I lived at the Kenilworth, it was nice, but that was years ago. I recommend renting one year before you buy. See if you can get something in Towson, it would be easy to get to Bmore and for you to go to school.

[UnschoolerinCT]

Originally Posted by KRinder

Hey Everyone!

This is my first post so I guess I should introduce myself! I'm a 22 year old female and I live in Columbus, OH. I've been here for about 3 years, two of which I lived downtown in the heart of the city and now I live in Worthington in an apartment complex.

Summer of 2010, I plan on attending Towson Univeristy for graduate school. My boyfriend lived in Baltimore (then Glen Burnie) for 3 years and he will be working in Baltimore at Rukert Terminals.

We want to either buy a townhouse (eeek!) or rent an apartment in a suburb that would allow us both a nice short commute (I really would rather NOT drive to school) I don't know anything about the areas but we will be 23 and 24 years old so we would like a safe, young community but without the headaches of being in the city.

I've been reading some of the super negative posts about MD and I have to say I'm really terrified, but I'm pretty set in going to Towson and I'm aware of the cost of living problems so if we could keep the negative comments to a minimum---that'd be great!!!

THANKS!!

I went to Towson for a year and we rented a condo in a high rise in downtown Towson. I walked to short distance to school and my husband worked in Hunt Valley. Towson for young adults is dull, dull, dull. I always felt safe walking to school but we had to go down to Fell's Point or Federal Hill in the city to have any fun. If you want to walk to school, I would suggest living on the southern end of Towson, more towards the Baltimore line. If you change your mind and decide you would like to live in the city and drive to school, I second the suggestion of the Mount Vernon section of Baltimore. The art school, U of Baltimore, and the U of Maryland are downtown so there is lots of nightlife downtown.

[nicole baez]

iam 33 year old single mom i have 3 children one 16 an 8 yr old and 12 yr old is towson the best school district to move onto for my children. are the rents like ny rents. thanks