Young Professional Potentially Moving to Louisville (St. Matthews, Jamestown: apartments, renting, homes)

[ComingfromAL]

Originally Posted by mdawg

I don't know what LoveKentucky is talking about but the amount you are willing to pay in rent will get you a nice apartment in a nice area.

Me either, and I thought as much.

Originally Posted by mdawg

Just use your head and if you find a place that is a lot cheaper than other apartments around it, you probably want to stay away.

Will do. Thanks again!

[ComingfromAL]

Originally Posted by stx12499

Craigslist is the way to go. I am vehemently against these large, corporate owned apartment complexes. I would much rather rent a house, flat, or condo from a private landlord off craigslist. If you look at several properties, you can also get a better feel for the lay of the land in the city. I would stray away from corporate owned large, parking lot infested apartment complexes. Their very nature makes it difficult to meet people.

That said, should you like this generic "apartment complex" vibe, the ones you want to look at are Camdem Oxmoor, Mallard Crossing, and Waterford Place. These have good amenities and draw in the most out of town young professionals from out of state. They are also centrally located in the metro area. That said, they are not urban at all and it is often not as easy to meet people as it would be as an urban, walkable area near Bardstown Rd or Frankfort Avenue.

I do prefer the "generic apartment complex" for a number of reasons, but it is more about the condition of the places. Where I live now, if you live in a house turned apartment or condo, many of them are not in nearly as good shape as the newer "corporate cubbyholes", but I will keep ALL of your recommendations in mind. After all, Louisville is a COMPLETELY different city!

Thanks

[Peter1948]

Originally Posted by ComingfromAL

I do prefer the "generic apartment complex" for a number of reasons, but it is more about the condition of the places. Where I live now, if you live in a house turned apartment or condo, many of them are not in nearly as good shape as the newer "corporate cubbyholes", but I will keep ALL of your recommendations in mind. After all, Louisville is a COMPLETELY different city!

Thanks

That is a very true statement....but...you have to know how and where to find the condos or apartments renovated up to your standard. It may mean looking at 10 places off craigslist, but in the end you will be happier. It is very difficult to meet people in the corporate cubbyhole places as you call them. The reason is in the design. You drive in, park your car, and go to your place. In an urban area like the Highlands, you paralell park, walk to your place, walk by people on sidewalks, and can walk to restaurants and bars where you can meet people at will. Cars have taken the socialness, and much of the friendliness, out of neighborhoods. Also, as nice as the apartment complexes are that I referred you to, they will look and feel no different than the ones in AL, or CA or NY for that matter. I guess I just appreciate uniqueness. I have had the opportunity to travel and live in several cities and I always pick the organic, walkable, urban areas. And I never have trouble meeting new friends....I do acknowledge it is not for everyone. But I also acknowledge that many people do not know these options exist. Many people, when they move, believe a place cannot be rentable unless it is on apartmemts.com

[ComingfromAL]

Originally Posted by stx12499

That is a very true statement....but...you have to know how and where to find the condos or apartments renovated up to your standard. It may mean looking at 10 places off craigslist, but in the end you will be happier. It is very difficult to meet people in the corporate cubbyhole places as you call them. The reason is in the design. You drive in, park your car, and go to your place. In an urban area like the Highlands, you paralell park, walk to your place, walk by people on sidewalks, and can walk to restaurants and bars where you can meet people at will. Cars have taken the socialness, and much of the friendliness, out of neighborhoods. Also, as nice as the apartment complexes are that I referred you to, they will look and feel no different than the ones in AL, or CA or NY for that matter. I guess I just appreciate uniqueness. I have had the opportunity to travel and live in several cities and I always pick the organic, walkable, urban areas. And I never have trouble meeting new friends....I do acknowledge it is not for everyone. But I also acknowledge that many people do not know these options exist. Many people, when they move, believe a place cannot be rentable unless it is on apartmemts.com

You too, have made some true statements. I prefer living in apartment complexes where I currently live, but then again, this is my home city so living in a place that allows me to meet new people more easily isn't a big deal to me.

I will DEF keep all of this wonderfully helpful info in mind. When I find myself in Louisville, I will be sure to make you, and the rest of the helpful people on the board, my first new acquaintances.

Thanks!! I am sure I will be bombarding you with more questions soon enough!!

[missymomof3]

ComingfromAL ... welcome soon to kentucky!

[ComingfromAL]

Originally Posted by missymomof3

ComingfromAL ... welcome soon to kentucky!

Thanks-a-bunch!

[jeffersonvillenative]

I would definitly recomend getting a good street map and learn your way around, it can be confusing. I would also avoid anything west of ninth street.

[ComingfromAL]

Originally Posted by jeffersonvillenative

I would definitly recomend getting a good street map and learn your way around, it can be confusing. I would also avoid anything west of ninth street.

Thanks!!

[ComingfromAL]

I will be living in Louisville for a minimum of two years, can anyone tell me how soon I will have to get my license changed, and my car tag switched over?

[mdawg]

I believe it is 2 weeks. But they don't have any way of knowing how long since you have moved here so its really not a big deal if you wait longer than 2 weeks to do it.