Looking for a Studio for around 1700 (Any Advice would be Helpful!) (York: rent, home)

[olympus123]

My rent expires soon and I need to find a place for July. I def. don't want a roommate so I need a single/studio, in the price range of 1400 to around 1800. Some of my friends say it's "impossible" but i feel that they haven't really looked hard enough. The place has to be in Manhattan and I work in Midtown (on Ave. of Americas), so proximity or subway access is important.


Ideally, the place would be in Midtown, so I can walk to work. Size isn't that important.

Is this possible? ...or will I have to live in Hoboken or pay 2000+?

Also, I was thinking of registering with Rent-Direct for this. Any kind of advice/comment would be helpful. Thanks!

[olympus123]

Oh yeah... and one more thing. The area has to be safe, so Harlem will not qualify.

[middle-of-nowhere]

If you're considering even Hoboken, then why not Astoria? It's safe, lots of restaurants, and you can get a very nice studio or 1-BR place for $1700, and a generally easier commute to Midtown than Hoboken.

Otherwise, you can probably get something in the Upper East Side, though $1700 is fairly low for a decent studio.

[olympus123]

My home is in New Jersey and I go there frequently, on the weekends, so I'd prefer to be closer to NJ, which is why Queens might not work out.

[jeffcon0]

Upper East Side far away from the subway towards York Ave you can still find studios in that range. At that point you may as well be in a borough , though since it will be quicker to get to your work than that area. If you are really lucky you may find a place in Hell's Kitchen for that price.

If you are in the "Manhattan at all costs" mindset then you better be ready for the "at all costs" part.

[olympus123]

thanks for the response. Any other advice would be appreciated.

Also, does anyone know if rent-direct.com is legit?