looking to move to pittsfield (Hancock: apartments, rental market, house)

[lost without the outdoors]

i need some help trying to decide where to rent in pittsfield. i will be moving from boston for a new job and i am finding it hard to find places online, all i can get are the numbers for apts., very little info is provided for these places, and no pictures of the properties. i only hope to be renting for a year or so, but would like to live in a nice area and building. i have been into pittsfield a handful of times, not enough to get a feel for the city, and i plan to make a "few" trips out there. i know that in the rental market, looking 4 months ahead in time is not practical, but i would like to get a general idea about what is available to me for rent, and which places to stay away from. i have been told that there are some nice places and some very bad places. please any help would be appreciated greatly, thankyou

[MovingForward]

Check out craigslist. There are many apartments for rent in the Pittsfield area. Good luck!

[lost without the outdoors]

thanks, craigslist did have a few in pittsfield. anyone on the board live in town, or around the town that knows what areas to avoid living in?

[topher441970]

berkshireeagle.com

[country_girl]

Stay away from Springside and Morningside. I was told they are nothing but drugs. Stay away from West st and Wahcohna (not sure if I spelled that right, it's the one by Berkshire Medical Center) They're also drug alleys. Be careful not to rent from a Patrick Ricchi, he's a very bad slum lord. He goes against the fire codes and health codes. Plus he lies to you. There's a house for rent in Hancock, by Jiminy Peak resort for $800, landlord pays for heat and hot water. They just want someone to cut the grass in the summer and clear the driveway in the winter (but the snow part isn't a requirement, if you can't do it they'll keep the guy they have). It's 1 bedroom on bottom and 3 bedroom on top. It's about 5-10 minutes from Pittsfield. I've already looked into it myself. However, I don't have their phone # on me, if you want I can get it for you. Just email me at wilhelmhilary9@hotmail.com and let me know. Good Luck in your search.