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Old 08-15-2010, 12:47 AM
 
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Hey everyone,

I recently got hired for a job at the Howard Hughes Pkwy Development off the 405 and around LAX area. I've lived in Westwood for the past year getting my degree but I have no clue as to where I should live to start off my career. I lived in San Diego for the past five years and when looking for housing down there I never had to worry about words like 'gangs' and 'stay off the streets at night'. Me and my family are pretty concerned about where I should stay due to safety reasons as I will be moving into an unfamiliar area and I don't know many people around here.

Right now I'm looking at some options in Torrance (Harbor Gateway South), Inglewood, Westwood (although I'd rather get out of the college area), Santa Monica, Brentwood, and Culver City. I'm looking at $800 for either a shared apartment or a room in a private house. I'm also a bit concerned about the commute since the few times I've driven on the 405 have made me loathe all freeways around here. Any suggestions on other places to live or are my options good? Thanks!
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Old 08-15-2010, 01:21 AM
 
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Westchester in a shared apartment or maybe a guest house. Safe enough area, and probably in your price range, and the closest drive possible.

Might also exist in Playa Del Rey putting you closer to the beach.
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Old 08-15-2010, 06:08 PM
 
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I've lived in Westwood for the past year getting my degree....

Me and my family are....
Did you attend UCLA? What did you major in?

I've driven around that area and it seems nice west and north. LAX is south and I don't know too much about east. I think you'd be able to find something without having any commute problems.

Check out HousingMaps
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Old 08-15-2010, 11:54 PM
 
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Did you attend UCLA? What did you major in?

I've driven around that area and it seems nice west and north. LAX is south and I don't know too much about east. I think you'd be able to find something without having any commute problems.

Check out HousingMaps
MS Civil Engineering from UCLA. Love the campus although it was a lot smaller than my campus in San Diego. I am definitely getting a lot of leads with private rooms around Palms and a few in Westchester!
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