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We have looked around for apartments in Queens. We need a 2 bd because we have a 2 month old and I need to be closer to work (we live in LI). I know it's hard to find cheap rent in this city. We would ultimately like to get a place for 1200-1400 with some utilities included. We are shooting for Astoria, Forest Hills, Rego Park, Flushing, Bayside, and maybe Elmhurst. We have a car so we need an area with decent parking options. Obviously with a child safety is a big deal so something in a lower crime area is optimal. We have checked out Bayside and like the feel. I've been to Forest Hills and Rego Park and liked it as well although Rego Park is a little boring. Never been to Astoria or Flushing so not sure the feel there.
We have only looked on CL so far. Where else is good to look and whats the best way to score lower rents? Walk around the area and look for signs? Realtor? Ads? Luck?
Check Ridgewood... The neighborhood is more working class than some of the areas you mentioned but it isn't a dangerous neighborhood to live in by any means... crime'll happen in every neighborhood but you can definitely find what you are looking for in this neighborhood and won't have to worry about the crime that occurs since it is generally isolated to those looking for trouble... Best bet in terms of safety is to look closer to the area by Fresh Pond Rd. avenues like Forest, Grandview, Fairview, and I'd say the block after Woodward by Onderdonk are solid choices, woodward itself though deeper in queens than onderdonk can be shadier at times, again not dangerous but not as safe as other parts... the 6 family apartment buildings that are within these avenues will either have a number like 60-22, 59-17, or 20-49, 18-64, once you get into the 1700s and 1600s you are getting closer to the Bushwick border and there aren't as many good blocks over there as you would find within the other avenues... Best of luck in your search and if you cannot find within the areas you are looking in, try Ridgewood, I've lived here for 15 years and personally I think this area is at its best right now since I moved here...
Try Jersey City, especially if work is on the West Side or the Financial District. Astoria if you're on the East Side. Keep working your way farther into Queens until you can find the price point.
Here's something in Rego Park but it sounds like a come-on: http://regopark.olx.com/amazing-2-be...h-iid-17739521
Remember, living in NJ can save you about 4% of your salary by avoiding the NYC Personal Income Tax on City residents.
But in truth, your 1200-1400 is going to be tough for a 2 bedroom most anywhere close.
Last edited by Kefir King; 07-19-2011 at 11:20 AM..
I don't mind being farther away. We live in the middle of LI right now. I just need to be near transportation to get into the city whether it be LIRR or bus or subway. I just don't want to go over 50 minutes total commute. I work on 38th and 7th so I'm right near Penn.
I will deff check out Ridgewood. I see a lot of affordable prices on CL so it's worth a shot.
Jersey City wouldn't work because my gf works on the outskirts of Queens.
Too bad about the girlfriend because the PATH train from Newport (Jersey City) to 33rd and Sixth is a 14 minute ride and it runs 24/7. Ot is also one of the safest areas in the metropolitan area.
Where in Queens does girlfriend work? Perhaps if YOU cannot be close to work, might as well keep HER close to work.
She works in New Hyde Park. Tech LI but so close to Queens. That's why Forest Hills or Kew Gardens would work it's just finding affordable 1 bd with enough room. We took a look at a place in FH that was 1425 all utilities except electric incl and was HUGE. Problem is there was a guy before coming from China whose company would be paying for it ahead of us so likely we are out of luck on that one.
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