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What are the best neighborhoods for a young female? 20 yr old single female student. My budget $800-1200/a month for rent. I don't mind commutes and have a diver's license.
Looking for safe, clean friendly neighborhood. Want to experience all of what NY has to offer to me. Interested in nightlife, meeting people, and great food.
I used to love living on 6th Street and 1st Ave - Tons of restaurants/bars. Parks and lots of places to find something to do/people watch - I think in your price range you may be able to get a roommate or studio - it was safe in as much as no one ever robbed me- or didn I feel threatened and I worked overnight so I was in the street at very early hours of the AM - It is crowded and noisy on weekends - but the trade off is living in the center of it all.
Your $800-$1200 is your part of a share, right? You will have more opportunity to find something safe, clean, friendly that has great food, nightlife and "all of what NY has to offer." Yes, it's possible to find a $1200 studio in a safe neighborhood but it's probably going to be quiet and safe, not in the middle of NY's best nightlife.
Astoria is actually a very good suggestion for a 20 year old who is looking for what you are looking for. It's not pricey as far as things go around here.
And having a driver's license will not help you with commuting since you will be taking the subway (assuming you are commuting into Manhattan).
Astoria is safe, has great food, and is a great option for you, but you won't find anything cheaper than $1200 for a decent sized, well located studio here (the ones you see on Craigslist for $800 in Astoria will be a bus ride to the subway station... not worth it in my opinion, and it's just an added hassle).
How long (in minutes) are you willing to commute one-way? Also, where are you commuting to? I would recommend concentrating your search on a convenient subway line, and if possible, an express line which will get you to the city faster.
Astoria is safe, has great food, and is a great option for you, but you won't find anything cheaper than $1200 for a decent sized, well located studio here (the ones you see on Craigslist for $800 in Astoria will be a bus ride to the subway station... not worth it in my opinion, and it's just an added hassle).
How long (in minutes) are you willing to commute one-way? Also, where are you commuting to? I would recommend concentrating your search on a convenient subway line, and if possible, an express line which will get you to the city faster.
I am only willing to commute 30 mins if that is possible. The college is in Queens and I will be working in NYC.
I am only willing to commute 30 mins if that is possible. The college is in Queens and I will be working in NYC.
Queens is NYC, dear. NYC consists of five boroughs, not just Manhattan.
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