From Atlanta to DC (Washington: apartments, rent, crime)

[GA_Peach_1971]

I am transferring to the VA in Washington, DC in a few months. I currently live in Atlanta. I need to find a safe, and relatively affordable place to live. I currently pay $950 plus water ($30) per month for a 1 bedroom (751 sq ft). I would like to initially rent a 2 bedroom and then purchase once I am settled. My preference is to live in an area that has a Metro station that I can either walk or drive to, good shopping, and good schools. I don't think that I want to live in DC. The neighboring counties sound good to me. Can I find what I am looking for in Montgomery, Prince George's, Charles, or Calvert counties? If so, what areas? Thanks.

[The Heartbreak Kid]

Originally Posted by GA_Peach_1971

I am transferring to the VA in Washington, DC in a few months. I currently live in Atlanta. I need to find a safe, and relatively affordable place to live. I currently pay $950 plus water ($30) per month for a 1 bedroom (751 sq ft). I would like to initially rent a 2 bedroom and then purchase once I am settled. My preference is to live in an area that has a Metro station that I can either walk or drive to, good shopping, and good schools. I don't think that I want to live in DC. The neighboring counties sound good to me. Can I find what I am looking for in Montgomery, Prince George's, Charles, or Calvert counties? If so, what areas? Thanks.

If you want good schools, count PG off your list.

[GA_Peach_1971]

Originally Posted by The Heartbreak Kid

If you want good schools, count PG off your list.

That bad, huh? Sounds like the schools in Atlanta.

[boreatwork]

Originally Posted by GA_Peach_1971

That bad, huh? Sounds like the schools in Atlanta.

Hell no definitely a broad generalization. Add a couple more hundred to the rent and your options are wider.

[GA_Peach_1971]

Originally Posted by boreatwork

Hell no definitely a broad generalization. Add a couple more hundred to the rent and your options are wider.

Thanks. I'm starting to see that. Wow. I guess the recession didn't hit DC and the surrounding areas.

[Paiz]

Look in Alexandria city. VA or Montgomery country, MD.
But yea you gonna have to add a few hundred to your rent....
Paying $1000 for a studio is common up here.
PG county is cheaper so if you move there I'd suggest Greenbelt or Hyattsville.

[Dennis18708]

I second Greenbelt or Hyattsville. Should be able to find a 2BR in the area for around 1,200/mo. 1BRs are slightly cheaper.

[No_Allegiance]

Though you'll probably begin to see a number of posts generalizing Prince George's schools and safety, but they are certainly just generalizations. However, most nice apartments in nice areas will require adding a few hundred dollars more to what you're paying in the Atlanta area. Good luck.

[Slyman11]

Try Montgomery County

[The Heartbreak Kid]

Crime maybe over hyped in PG but schools, na, those numbers are verifiable.