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Hi, I kind of stumbled on to this sight and have been reading some of the posts and noticed it appears some of you are from Grand Forks and East Grand Forks.
My question is does anyone know where to find an inexpensive safe apartment for a quiet college student?
My daughter will be attending Northland College in East Grand Forks this fall and I am trying to see what is available out there. This campus does not have dorms and my daughter is the quiet, shy non drinking kind of kid so its hard to just have her live anywhere.
I wish there was a grandma who would want to rent a basement or something as that would be perfect for her.
I am having trouble trying to come up with someone who could possibly be her roomie as we do not know anyone there as this will be her first year this fall.
Any suggestions would be helpful and welcome.
Last edited by ndgrrl; 03-29-2012 at 02:27 PM..
Reason: Looking for an apartment on the East Grand Forks side.
Hi, I kind of stumbled on to this sight and have been reading some of the posts and noticed it appears some of you are from Grand Forks and East Grand Forks.
My question is does anyone know where to find an inexpensive safe apartment for a quiet college student?
My daughter will be attending Northland College in East Grand Forks this fall and I am trying to see what is available out there. This campus does not have dorms and my daughter is the quiet, shy non drinking kind of kid so its hard to just have her live anywhere.
I wish there was a grandma who would want to rent a basement or something as that would be perfect for her.
I am having trouble trying to come up with someone who could possibly be her roomie as we do not know anyone there as this will be her first year this fall.
Any suggestions would be helpful and welcome.
Make sure she stays away from the downtown area...cheap apartments but I've heard it is really rowdy down there at night. I wouldn't want my kid living downtown. I work downtown, and I can't tell you the times I've picked up beer bottles and debris outside the law office....discusting.
I would check in Grand Forks, or keep your eyes peeled for apartments in paper. Grand Forks Herald, online too. Often their are rooms to rent in private houses for students. Sundays are the best days for adds. Have you checked w/ the school?? They might have leads. My Son's attend that school. The office staff are very personable and helpful. Maybe call and share your concerns w/ admissions.
I'll keep my eyes and ears open....let me know and I can check the areas you find. I have young adult children myself....2 live w/ me cause it is pretty expensive these days. There are a couple others on here (regulars) that may be able to chime in also.
Northland did send me a paper with some apartments listed on it in the NW part of East Grand near the campus. I called a place called Brentwood Estates 410 1 7th ave NW and Century Apartments 1916 5th Ave NW. The gal at Century told me Brentwood is not the best apartments as she used to party there herself as a student. So hmmmm....
I think I am just in "sticker" shock at the cost of the apartments. Up until a month ago I did section 8 low income housing for my county and our rentals are much cheaper but then again I am in a tiny lil town near not alot.
I have been looking over in East Grand as she is not much of a driver yet. We live in such a tiny town I swear you could drive down the street backwards and no one would notice but the old lady tail gaiting you. HA HA- Well maybe not that bad but she has yet to learn how to drive in traffic.
Do your sons like Northland? I understand totally why they would live at home as housing seems to be as costly as the tuition. Do they know any girls who may need a roomie next year?
I will buy a paper this weekend and see what is available out there- I have been googling a few addresses to see how far some places are.
Do you know the address of the "uptown" you told me about? I want to be sure to just cross those off my list.
Do you know anything about Country Estate Apartments - 2134 8th Ave NW- East Grand?
I'll check these out. And there is at least one downtown, right next to my offices that has a on-site manager, locked entry etc. I have chatted w/ him. I'll check w/ the mgr next time I see him outside. The apartments are kind of expensive here, depending on where. I'll have my sons keep an ear out re: needed roomie.
That area would be a great area to live if there is something avbl. I dont know about the folks there, parties, etc....but wouldnt be surprised if many northland folks live there. It is very close to campus and very close to hugos too....withing walking distance of both. Also across from park.
Thanks Dan and Jan for the information. If you hear anything else please let me know
I have another question for anyone out there near Hazen or Beulah who would know of a decent priced apartment that does not require more than a 3 month lease?
I have a son graduating from BSC and got an internship for the summer and will be needing a place in one of those towns.
Two kids needing two apartments in two diff states, hours from home is gonna be the death of me. HA..
Thanks Dan and Jan for the information. If you hear anything else please let me know
I have another question for anyone out there near Hazen or Beulah who would know of a decent priced apartment that does not require more than a 3 month lease?
I have a son graduating from BSC and got an internship for the summer and will be needing a place in one of those towns.
Two kids needing two apartments in two diff states, hours from home is gonna be the death of me. HA..
TY
I will drive by those apartments this weekend that you asked about.
My son is currently living in the dorms right now but graduates from BSC. So far he has gotten an intership for the summer but we are crossing our fingers he can get on full time at one of the power plants. The power plant he is going to be interning at is located an hour from Bismarck.
I am thinking this summer I will head down and take a look at Century apartments as they should have something open by then. I am not wanting to pay rent for her too early as 600 a month with utilities is not gonna be easy to do before she can get some help paying with finacial aide loan.
I see a few others listed on the paper the school sent out but have not heard anyone even talk of them. There are a couple individuals who have apt for rent as well but don't think I should post their names on this forum as they may not be happy with me if I do. HA
Do you know anything about Country Estate Apartments at 2134 8th Ave NW.. East Grand?
Do you know anything about Country Estate Apartments - 2134 8th Ave NW- East Grand?
Sorry, I know nothing first hand about any apartments. I've not lived in any apartment complexes in GF or EGF. All I can offer is links, and rumors about some areas if you ask.
Thanks Jan for all the advice. Let me know what you think if you happen to go past them or if your son's hear of anything.
Tammy
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