Late-30's Single Female Seeks Advice as To Upscale-Neighborhoods-BOSTON (Cambridge: real estate, condo)

[JennLaurie]

Thank you for the all the ***positive*** responses so far - the figure of "$1,600 for a studio" was simply a hypothetical figure on my part- I have lived in San Francisco and NYC - I've paid high rents for almost half my life. Yes, I will be taking a quick visit to Boston in a month to check out potential neighborhoods in a month or so - I very much appreciate the info/help!! I was mainly seeking "lifestyle" answers as to where the "non-college" neighborhoods are, that's, all as a woman in her thirties. THANK YOU!!

[ghostmonkey]

I'll just throw out there that I rent a one bedroom in the South End for exactly that amount. Second story of a brownstone, in the aforementioned "northeastern part near the Back Bay". It can be done.

[TAM88]

Originally Posted by sm4269a

Prove it.

I will humor you with a quick search of craigslist.

SEPT 1st 1.5 Bedroom with deck

One Bedroom / W/D in Unit / Dishwasher / Great Location
Tenant keeps the place messy.

1 Bd, Avail 06/01, HT/HW, Hardwood Floors, Photos


Please fell free to specify how much she should expect to pay to get what she wants.

[JennLaurie]

Originally Posted by TAM88

I will humor you with a quick search of craigslist.

SEPT 1st 1.5 Bedroom with deck

One Bedroom / W/D in Unit / Dishwasher / Great Location
Tenant keeps the place messy.

1 Bd, Avail 06/01, HT/HW, Hardwood Floors, Photos


Please fell free to specify how much she should expect to pay to get what she wants.

I get your point - thank you - enough said.

[JennLaurie]

Originally Posted by ghostmonkey

I'll just throw out there that I rent a one bedroom in the South End for exactly that amount. Second story of a brownstone, in the aforementioned "northeastern part near the Back Bay". It can be done.

Thank you - proves anything can be done in life..... Appreciate your/other responses.

[jeffreyhayes]

that guys onebedroom is a) probably pretty old and unrenovated or b) has no parking included or c) is tiny. Sorry but that's the reality. Look into brookline or south boston

im sorry but you can't get a decent 1bed in the city under 2000. Not anymore. Google it there was an article recently about rent hikes for all downtown neighborhoods (back bay, s. End, beacon hill, even fenway). Note my word: ''decent''

[mbrrt]

Agreed, you can DEFINITELY find something nice for 1600. I have been looking at places, and there are TONS of nice apts in West Roxbury, and Roslindale which would be perfect for you. Plus the parking in these two neighborhoods are WAY easier than the south end. You could even get a 2 bedroom in that price range in these neighborhoods.

[sm4269a]

Originally Posted by TAM88

I will humor you with a quick search of craigslist.

SEPT 1st 1.5 Bedroom with deck

One Bedroom / W/D in Unit / Dishwasher / Great Location
Tenant keeps the place messy.

1 Bd, Avail 06/01, HT/HW, Hardwood Floors, Photos


Please fell free to specify how much she should expect to pay to get what she wants.

1. Crime. "The slaying of four women in South Boston recently has become “a nightmare” for loved ones and lawmakers who say the scourge of drugs is dragging the neighborhood down a horrific path."
‘Disturbing’ opiate scourge eyed amid Southie slayings - BostonHerald.com

2. No parking, too loud, she doesn't want to live in the bar scene.
North End crime | Universal Hub
8/20/11 - 2:30 am Woman attacked in the North End; pattern similar to past assaults Indecent assault and battery Fleet St. and Garden Court Add comment (1) 6/15/11 - 3:44 pm Man with green, white and red stripe on jacket sought for robbery in green, white and red neighborhood Bank robbery 278 Hanover St. Add comment (2) 6/7/11 - 9:00 pm Stabbing in the North End Stabbing Salem St. and Cooper St.

3. Crime. South End crime | Universal Hub
5/11/12 - 4:45 am Woman sexually assaulted in the South End; fights off attacker Indecent assault and battery Columbus Ave. and Dartmouth St. 2/19/12 - 9:30 pm Man shot to death in the South End Murder 423 Shawmut Ave. /23/12 - 5:31 pm South Boston man latest to be charged with a South End break-in Attempted burglary Warren St. and Clarendon St. 1/1/12 - 8:30 pm Man sought for breaking into several South End buildings gets cornered, surrenders when cops bring dog in Burglary 45 Dwight St. Add comment (2) 11/30/11 - 9:14 pm Two charged with armed robbery in the South End Armed robbery W. Springfield St. and Columbus Ave. Add comment
11/23/11 - 10:15 pm Another woman attacked by a pack; this time one arrest made Unarmed robbery W. Concord St. and Shawmut Ave.

[lz1982]

Originally Posted by Verseau

A neighborhood that I'm surprised hasn't been mentioned yet is Jamaica Plain. It seems to have exactly the kind of people you're looking for, and it's also more car-friendly than neighborhoods closer to the city center. It's also more affordable than the South End. I would try to stay as close to Centre Street as you can, and preferably not too far north or south - places within walking distance of the Stonybrook or Green Street stops on the Orange Line are better choices than places near Jackson Square or Forest Hills.

She mentioned low crime as a must. JP definitely has nice sections, but the area as a whole has a fairly high crime rate.

[TAM88]

I am not going to get into an argument, but I would not call the North End a bar scene area. If you live right on Hanover Street, it will be loud. But there are plenty of small, quite streets in the neighborhood. There are also plenty of nice, quaint cafes and restaurants in there as well.