Student Moving to Annapolis (Severn, Severna Park: apartments, condo, house)

[GradStudent]

Greetings All,

I am a current resident of Eugene, OR, and plan on moving to Annapolis this Autumn to attend St. John's College.

I was wondering if anyone could give me any advice or direction regarding the best and worst areas to live (bearing in mind that I will, to a "T", fit the description of poor grad student) in Annapolis, specifically regarding crime, job opportunities, and easy transportation, as I will be biking my way around.

Thank you all in advance!

[pkoons]

Least safe is near Robinwood on Forest Dr. There is a nice condo community there called Annapolis Overlook that is unfortunately tainted by its location. Most of the rough areas in Annapolis are along Forest Drive.

Will you have a car? If not I would live as close to the college as possible. I've never used public transit in Annapolis and I think there may be a bus system? Probably doesn't run as often as you would like though.

If you live outside the city, most surrounding areas (Davidsonville, Crownsville, Severna Park, Arnold) are very nice.

[GradStudent]

Thank you very much for your reply. I have begun the formidable task of finding a place to live, and your information is quite helpful.

I do not intend to bring my car out east, as the cost would be prohibitive. I had intended to rely on public transportation and a bicycle, but admit that I do not know how feasible that will be in Annapolis.

Thanks again for your reply.

[pkoons]

I'd recommend using Craigslist to find a shared house in the Eastport/downtown area. Don't go TOO far west on West St. or too close to Forest Dr. if you are concerned about crime. Biking should be pretty easy...you could bike 5 miles faster in Annapolis than you could drive 5 miles in DC

Have fun!

[md3honey]

hi, I too am from EUgene and moving to Annapolis..I'm moving the end of March soon as I graduate from UO..have you heard of any good places to live yet? It's hard to look at apartments online and know of anything..