Tell me about ATL (Atlanta, Decatur: apartment, neighborhood, construction)

[ja1myn]

Originally Posted by Stechkin

how does the weather compare to ny?

It's hot as balls right now and probably will be until around September-ish. Then it starts to cool down slightly and becomes more comfortable. Much more sun!

[arjay57]

Originally Posted by Stechkin

how does the weather compare to ny?

Average Weather for Atlanta, GA - Temperature and Precipitation

Average Weather for New York, NY - Temperature and Precipitation

[Stechkin]

Originally Posted by arjay57

Average Weather for Atlanta, GA - Temperature and Precipitation

Average Weather for New York, NY - Temperature and Precipitation

thanks, im not retarded tho
averages dont tell the whole story, thas y im askin

[Stechkin]

Originally Posted by ja1myn

It's hot as balls right now and probably will be until around September-ish. Then it starts to cool down slightly and becomes more comfortable. Much more sun!

well, it was like 98 degrees here today too and usually is pretty hot till end of sept

[arjay57]

Originally Posted by Stechkin

thanks, im not retarded tho
averages dont tell the whole story, thas y im askin

I'm not suggesting you aren't smart!

Spring and fall here are glorious. The summer gets hot but you just learn to stay close to AC. Winters are generally mild -- I've played golf in January many a time.

[testa50]

Originally Posted by Stechkin

it says that atl is cheaper than portland, or (where i used to live)
so i assume u can get a 1 bd apt for $700 then? (i paid 600 in portland area 2 yrs ago)

Rents have gone kind of crazy in recent years, especially in Midtown. The key is finding a private rental--for example, a landlord who is renting out an upstairs unit.

One thing about people who move to Atlanta is they not only expect to pay less, but get a huge upgrade in housing compared to NYC/SF/etc. They hear about $800 apartments and come here expecting things like a secured onsite parking deck, swimming pool, and gym, all in recent construction. You won't find that for $800; more like $1,200+ in a prime area. Of course, in NYC/SF/etc, you'd be looking at $2,000 easily, or more.

If you just need ~1970s construction with on-street parking and not much in the way of amenities (ie, a normal apartment in NYC that would cost $1,500), there are lots of options well under $1k. My friend lives within walking distance of Midtown and pays under $800 for a 1BR with parking onsite, for instance. Poke around on craigslist for a few hours.

Unless you live in Midtown and tolerate public transport, you'll need a car. So keep that in mind.

Regarding neighborhoods, one thing you'll notice is that everyone has their neighborhood and seems fiercely loyal to it. For instance, I live in Midtown and can't imagine why anyone who can afford it wouldn't do the same. But many others choose different places and enjoy them very much.

Midtown, Inman Park, Decatur, Old Fourth Ward, West Midtown, Poncey Highland, Virginia Highland, Candler Park, Cabbagetown, Kirkwood are all legit places to live. Some people like Buckhead, too.

[Strangejelly]

Originally Posted by ja1myn

It's hot as balls right now and probably will be until around September-ish. Then it starts to cool down slightly and becomes more comfortable. Much more sun!

Lol, if you think a high in the mid 80s is "hot as balls" you are going to melt Jun and July.

[Zanarkand A East]

Originally Posted by ja1myn

It's hot as balls right now and probably will be until around September-ish. Then it starts to cool down slightly and becomes more comfortable. Much more sun!

[crazyman85]

I miss my home I am down here in Mobile, Al no forward thinking everybody waiting on this one company to apply for

[Strangejelly]

Originally Posted by crazyman85

I miss my home I am down here in Mobile, Al no forward thinking everybody waiting on this one company to apply for

Let me guess, Airbus?