Housing in Albany (specifically Albany Meadows) (apartment, lease, college)

[xaethyx]

Ok, so I've narrowed my search for a different state to live in to Oregon, and then narrowed down the city to Albany, and now I'm stuck, because I don't what parts of town are safe, or where things are. I called the Albany Police Department, and was told that the SW side and between 1st and 9th avenues should be avoided, and that eh SE side, and near LBCC is better. I am looking at the Albany Meadows (linked) but I'm not sure what part of town it is or what kind of place it is. It looks nice, but looks can be deceiving. If anyone knows of a better place, could you please let me know? My income limit is about $600 - $700/month for rent (at least one utility included if its on the higher end would be better) and I need at least a 2 bedroom, 1 bath, although 1.5 or 2 would be better. The closer to LBCC (or another college, if in a nearby town), the better. Any other information you can give me about it would be awesome too. Thanks for info in advance!

[NightBazaar]

Judging from the address shown in the link, looks like it's on Pacific Blvd., roughly 15 blocks north of LBCC. In relation to town, to get to downtown or Heritage Mall area, follow Pacific Blvd. north (it curves to the east). Easy access to downtown via the exit next to the train terminal. Or skip the exit and go over the overpass to merge into 9th street to get to Heritage Mall. How familiar are you with Albany? Looks pretty nice and should be a pretty good area. Not sure what utilities are included, if any. Looks like it might be on a lease basis. You can call them for info.

[xaethyx]

Originally Posted by NightBazaar

Judging from the address shown in the link, looks like it's on Pacific Blvd., roughly 15 blocks north of LBCC. In relation to town. To get to downtown or Heritage Mall area, follow Pacific Blvd. north (it curves to the east). Easy access to downtown via the exit next to the train terminal. Or skip the exit and go over the overpass to merge into 9th street to get to Heritage Mall. How familiar are you with Albany?

I literally only know what I've seen on this site, other sites talking about it, and the city website. I have never been to Oregon, and my first visit will be when I move there. I don't know anything in terms of the roads, etc. That's kinda why I'm reaching out to the people on here, who actually DO know the city.

[Silverfall]

DavePautsch lives there. You can send him a DM and ask about it. If you search him on the search button, you can get the link to his profile.

[xaethyx]

Originally Posted by Silverfall

DavePautsch lives there. You can send him a DM and ask about it. If you search him on the search button, you can get the link to his profile.

Thank you! I'll do that in just a few minutes