Looking to relocate to Nashville area...advice needed (Central: for sale, real estate)

[gatorgrl73]

Hey there! I'm looking to relocate to the Nashville area. I'm currently living in Central FL and have lived here almost all my life but I have a degree in the music/recording industry and am now looking to pursue work in my field. My biggest concern besides work of course is finding a place to live. So my question is where are some safe affordable places to live in and around the Nashville area? I'd be looking to rent a 1-2 bed rm apartment/condo starting out, preferably in the $500-600 range and no higher. Any advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much!

Jen

[Mike in TN]

Sorry, misread your post.

[scottv]

For that price, you will only find a 1 bedroom unless you want to live in bad hood for a 2 br. If I were in your shoes, I would look for a house to share with some other girls-maybe you can make some contacts this way for your career-there are always girls here looking for roommates...craigslist classifieds: jobs, housing, personals, for sale, services, community, events, forums is a great place to find a room/apt. good luck

[gatorgrl73]

Originally Posted by scottv

For that price, you will only find a 1 bedroom unless you want to live in bad hood for a 2 br. If I were in your shoes, I would look for a house to share with some other girls-maybe you can make some contacts this way for your career-there are always girls here looking for roommates...craigslist classifieds: jobs, housing, personals, for sale, services, community, events, forums is a great place to find a room/apt. good luck

Thank you Scotty for the reply. I know it's gonna be difficult to find a decent place to rent for that cheap of a rate. It's worst here in FL Sounds like I may have to look into doing the roommate thing again. Thanks for sharing craigslist...that is a great resource. Thanks again!

[alleycat]

Originally Posted by gatorgrl73

Thank you Scotty for the reply. I know it's gonna be difficult to find a decent place to rent for that cheap of a rate. It's worst here in FL Sounds like I may have to look into doing the roommate thing again. Thanks for sharing craigslist...that is a great resource. Thanks again!

Just be careful with craigslist. It's full of scammers (from overseas and elsewhere). DO NOT send anyone money for something like the first-months rent or to hold an apartment for you. Wait until you actually get here before folking over any cash.

If you're interested in a very short-term roommate rental situation until you get settled in, send me a PM. I have a female friend who rents part of her house. The rent would be within your range.

[omosha]

alleycat, do you know about any houses for rent. I have been reading the posts online and you seem to be in the know. I am relocating within the next couple of months from Michigan and am looking to rent a house with some acreage for three horses. Thanks.

[alleycat]

Originally Posted by omosha

alleycat, do you know about any houses for rent. I have been reading the posts online and you seem to be in the know. I am relocating within the next couple of months from Michigan and am looking to rent a house with some acreage for three horses. Thanks.

A few questions first. What price range are you looking at? How far out are you willing to go? Are you going to be working in Nashville?

A real estate agent would be able to look up what's available, or I could check the "to rent" ads in The Tennessean newspaper.

[gatorgrl73]

Originally Posted by alleycat

Just be careful with craigslist. It's full of scammers (from overseas and elsewhere). DO NOT send anyone money for something like the first-months rent or to hold an apartment for you. Wait until you actually get here before folking over any cash.

If you're interested in a very short-term roommate rental situation until you get settled in, send me a PM. I have a female friend who rents part of her house. The rent would be within your range.

Alleycat,

Thanks for the reply, sorry I didn't read this sooner. I appreciate you sharing this with me however it looks like my move to TN may need to be postponed a little while longer due to a recent family emergency. But thank you again for your advice and help.