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Posted on 5/1/14 at 5:56 pm
Posted on 5/1/14 at 5:56 pm
I'm looking to get a place to myself (though the Bush School does have a FB page set up for potential roommates which I'm still considering but I'd prefer to get something just for me) Which I understand can be expensive. I've heard that grad students should generally avoid the apartments designed for undergrads for the sake of noise and what not so right now that is my only limitation.
I hear Bryan is cheaper, and is a little higher on crime, although the whole BCS area has an impressive low crime rate. So any info or recommendations on apartments or houses in the area would be greatly appreciated.
Also does anyone have a reliable site that I could check out about BCS housing? It's an unfortunate leap of faith that I'll have to take not being able to physically see the place I'm about to rent before I actually rent it.
I hear Bryan is cheaper, and is a little higher on crime, although the whole BCS area has an impressive low crime rate. So any info or recommendations on apartments or houses in the area would be greatly appreciated.
Also does anyone have a reliable site that I could check out about BCS housing? It's an unfortunate leap of faith that I'll have to take not being able to physically see the place I'm about to rent before I actually rent it.
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Posted on 5/1/14 at 6:07 pm to theGarnetWay
Townhomes >>>>> apartments on price and quality. I didn't figure this out until my grad year.
Posted on 5/1/14 at 6:19 pm to theGarnetWay
I don't have a site for you honestly. Although it might be a little creepy if you post locations or complexes in here we can probably tell if you it's okay or not. I agree with pat on townhomes if you can afford one on your own. I lived in the town houses right behind Chipotle and Home Depot and they were awesome and we paid like 1350 for a three bedroom.
Posted on 5/1/14 at 7:04 pm to theGarnetWay
A small house / duplex / townhouse is the way to go as far as value. Stay close to campus (within 2-3 miles). I'd set your borders at Villa Maria (north), Hwy 6 (East), & 2818/Harvey Mitchell (South & West). Not all that area is perfect, but Grad roommate is the way to go even though its really risky. You should hang out with any potentials. Meet at NG for din and a few beers.
Posted on 5/1/14 at 7:06 pm to Farmer1906
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A small house / duplex / townhouse is the way to go as far as value. Stay close to campus (within 2-3 miles). I'd set your borders at Villa Maria (north), Hwy 6 (East), & 2818/Harvey Mitchell (South & West). Not all that area is perfect, but Grad roommate is the way to go even though its really risky. You should hang out with any potentials. Meet at NG for din and a few beers.
All of this is solid advice
Posted on 5/1/14 at 7:11 pm to theGarnetWay
Duplex or townhome is what you're gonna want to look for. If you can land a roommate or two, you can get a pretty sweet duplex for a great price.
This post was edited on 5/1/14 at 7:19 pm
Posted on 5/1/14 at 7:14 pm to ShaneTheLegLechler
Agree. it is creepy, but we could set you straight.
I can give my experience. I luckily had a great roomie for 4.5 years 1 in a dorm & 3.5 in a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom duplex just northeast of Southwest & Texas. We paid about $800(total) a month and it included internet, directv, and we had to maintain the yard. It was close enough to campus, but far enough to avoid some regular crowds. I though and still think we got a hell of a deal.
I can give my experience. I luckily had a great roomie for 4.5 years 1 in a dorm & 3.5 in a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom duplex just northeast of Southwest & Texas. We paid about $800(total) a month and it included internet, directv, and we had to maintain the yard. It was close enough to campus, but far enough to avoid some regular crowds. I though and still think we got a hell of a deal.
Posted on 5/1/14 at 7:20 pm to theGarnetWay
Find a place on the south side of CS. (On Wellborn Rd. South of Harvey Mitchell) There are many great places to live.
My first year, I lived at the Barracks Townhomes at Rock Prairie and Wellborn. Go through a private owner instead of the HOA and you will save alot of money. Since then, I've lived in a house in the "Dove" area off of Graham and its been great.
ETA: Graduating in may, only lived 3 years in CS. All 3 years on the south side. It can be a bit of a drive (10-20 mins), but its a great area.
My first year, I lived at the Barracks Townhomes at Rock Prairie and Wellborn. Go through a private owner instead of the HOA and you will save alot of money. Since then, I've lived in a house in the "Dove" area off of Graham and its been great.
ETA: Graduating in may, only lived 3 years in CS. All 3 years on the south side. It can be a bit of a drive (10-20 mins), but its a great area.
This post was edited on 5/1/14 at 9:22 pm
Posted on 5/1/14 at 8:04 pm to theGarnetWay
No clue. I lived between Harrington and Whitely Halls for 4 years.
Posted on 5/1/14 at 8:07 pm to CGSC Lobotomy
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No clue. I lived between Harrington and Whitely Halls for 4 years.
Solid post. Solid advice.
This post was edited on 5/1/14 at 8:08 pm
Posted on 5/1/14 at 10:34 pm to CGSC Lobotomy
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Find a place on the south side of CS.
Great duplexes off of Wellborn and William D. Fitch/40.
Posted on 5/1/14 at 10:38 pm to ISEN_AG
Coming in from Rock Prairie to campus or NG is like 15-20 min in traffic. To me I'd rather be closer. Time is $.
Posted on 5/1/14 at 10:41 pm to Farmer1906
I did it every day for years.
Not bad at all.
But to each his own.
Not bad at all.
But to each his own.
Posted on 5/1/14 at 10:43 pm to theGarnetWay
Bryan can be very sketchy in some areas. I delivered pizza there and lived off villa Maria my non-corps year. It has one of the highest crime rates for a city under 100,000 so I wouldn't recommend anything in an old area up there.
CS is your best bet.
CS is your best bet.
Posted on 5/1/14 at 11:09 pm to Farmer1906
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Coming in from Rock Prairie to campus or NG is like 15-20 min in traffic. To me I'd rather be closer. Time is $.
I live in dove hollow off of Graham. Taking highway 6 to lot 50 from where I live takes 12 minutes unless the route is down for construction.
Posted on 5/2/14 at 6:22 am to Roger Klarvin
Agree on town home or duplex to reduce noise.
Much better than having someone walking around above you and making obvious sex noises while you're alone trying to read. Because you know you'll have to stop and have a depressing fap session when you realize the hot blond chick upstairs is getting pounded.
Much better than having someone walking around above you and making obvious sex noises while you're alone trying to read. Because you know you'll have to stop and have a depressing fap session when you realize the hot blond chick upstairs is getting pounded.
This post was edited on 5/2/14 at 6:24 am
Posted on 5/2/14 at 6:32 am to PowerTool
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