carter23 Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 i am about to start my search for an apt. in the DC/Baltimore area and I was wondering if anyone here has any tips or advice I've never done this before, so any help would be greatly appreciated and suggestions... i am from out of town so I'm not too familiar with the area... i'm looking for a place on the cheap side (recent college grad living on an entry level salary) in an area that is on the safer side.. any area that has a decent to good bar scene that is more of a brooklyn (read: hipster) than a manhattan would be pretty good too, but honestly.. wherever i can find a place would be good enough for me plus, if it is redskin country, all the better thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PleaseBlitz Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 DC/Baltimore area is pretty vague. Can you tell us a bit more about your situation, like where you work, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carter23 Posted July 14, 2008 Author Share Posted July 14, 2008 DC/Baltimore area is pretty vague. Can you tell us a bit more about your situation, like where you work, etc. silver spring i'd prefer closer to DC, my roommate would prefer closer to baltimore :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimster Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 If you're looking for an apartment in DC or Baltimore, it will be pricey - more affordable if you're in suburb. I would get a list of places and come visit them all in one trip over a day or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimster Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 If you have a room mate, you may be better off trying to rent a house or town house from a private owner. Apartments in Silver Spring, DC and Balt areas are expensive. Rent.com ForRent.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudechain Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 I moved out of the area in 2006 but I remember that it is very expensive. Wheaton comes to mind as a place you might want to check out. Olney is another option I would look into. I lived down by Huntington Metro station in the townhouses and it was reasonable but all the way on the other side of town for you. If you were able to swing it somehow so it's affordable, consider trying to purchase a home rather than rent. When you file taxes, you get to claim the interest paid. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PleaseBlitz Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 I found my current place on Craigslist. City living is the shiz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renaissance Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 I found my current place on Craigslist. City living is the shiz. Craigslist fo sho. When I was apt searching I was on CL 24/7 and have so far found 2 great places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyinO Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 If you rent an apartment, make sure you live on the top floor. My upstairs neighbors are loud as hell, inconsiderate, and just plain dumb. Who the **** over the age of 27 actually plays Rock Band everyday until 2 a.m? What ****ing losers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forehead Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 Woodbridge baby! Relatively cheap and just a little bit of a drive to metro/D.C. I don't think it satisfies your roommates "close to Baltimore" criteria though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D'Pablo Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Hmm, you should look for places somewhere between Burtonsville and Columbia. It's the cheapest and most equitable (distance-wise) arrangement for you and your soon-to-be roommate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twenty-eight Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Not sure if it's in your price range but check out the Mt. Pleasant area... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A.C.O.L.B. Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 I recommend Langley Park. Right next to Silver Spring. You can't go wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fergasun Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 If you rent an apartment, make sure you live on the top floor. My upstairs neighbors are loud as hell, inconsiderate, and just plain dumb. Who the **** over the age of 27 actually plays Rock Band everyday until 2 a.m? What ****ing losers.If you rent an apartment make sure you get the bottom floor. Your neighbors can hear you stomp, jump, and run on the top floor. We were on the top, but felt guilty 'since we have a kid. No we are on the bottom... the lady above is is sketchy 40-year old who thinks she is a teenager. She's got some younger guy and they have a creeky bed, he doesn't have a job and I think he's a drug dealer. Apartment living is the suck... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thirtyfive2seven Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Woodbridge baby! Relatively cheap and just a little bit of a drive to metro/D.C. I don't think it satisfies your roommates "close to Baltimore" criteria though. No offense but I thought he said someplace safe I lived out in hoodbridge for a short time with my now ex until we moved to my place in Ashburn and I've got to tell you that place is... interesting. I wanted to go to McD's to get breakfast but couldn't because some guy was surrounded by like 10 cops with guns drawn and that was just the first night. I have a few stories like that. Old bridge road traffic sucks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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