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Unread 06-05-2011, 01:12 PM
 
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Default Moving to Orange County, need apartment advice please

Just wondering if anyone can help point me in the right direction in regards to apartment hunting. I'd like to stick around 1200 with a max of 1600. I'll be working in Long Beach so the shorter the commute the better. Thanks
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Unread 06-05-2011, 02:05 PM
 
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Where in Long Beach? Its a big city. 1 bedroom apartments are available everywhere for under $1600. 2 bedrooms can be found for that, but you'll have to hunt a little. For OC locations, the farther up the 405, the better for the commute. Los Alamitos, Cypress, NW Huntington Beach, and far west Westminster, are all fine and close.
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Unread 06-05-2011, 07:18 PM
 
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So would laguna beach be too far if I was working in long beach?
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Unread 06-05-2011, 08:00 PM
 
Location: Lemon Heights
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Depends on your tolerance for a horrible commute. I would not do Laguna Beach to LB, but for some it might be okay.
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Unread 06-05-2011, 08:05 PM
 
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So would laguna beach be too far if I was working in long beach?
It would be for me. Laguna Beach is a tough place to commute to/from because access is so limited.
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Unread 06-05-2011, 11:36 PM
 
Location: LB/OC for now...
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Why do you want Laguna? Answer that and we can most likely point you to a better spot commute wise
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Unread 06-06-2011, 09:22 AM
 
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So would laguna beach be too far if I was working in long beach?
Laguna -> LB is 40-60 minutes on the 405 in rush hour and it will take you 15-25 minutes just to get to the freeway from Laguna itself. You could take the toll road and save 10-15 minutes, but you're looking at $8-ish a day in tolls.
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Unread 06-06-2011, 11:40 AM
 
Location: Huntington Beach, CA
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Try looking in Seal Beach. The village is very nice, has a great casual vibe, is slightly off the beaten path and very close to Long Beach. I would also consider the Belmont Shore Neighborhood in Long Beach.

Laguna is a bit of a haul. 45 minutes to 1 hour with no immediate freeway access.
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Unread 06-07-2011, 01:10 PM
 
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Try looking in Seal Beach. The village is very nice, has a great casual vibe, is slightly off the beaten path and very close to Long Beach. I would also consider the Belmont Shore Neighborhood in Long Beach.

Laguna is a bit of a haul. 45 minutes to 1 hour with no immediate freeway access.
What DP said!
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Unread 06-07-2011, 03:40 PM
 
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So i think laguna beach is out.

What would be the best compromise as far as location is concerned if I work in south long beach but go to school at UCLA? .....Manhattan Beach??

Thanks guys
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