How Much Rent Should I Pay?

[ahlatsiawa]

I am an international student and will most probably be joining Syracuse in the fall. I have located a nice one bedroom apartment in what appears to be a safe neighborhood (gathering from online reviews) with a monthly rent of ~$650, all utilities included. There are cheaper options available for 450-500 dollars but they are in the shady parts of town with a high crime rate. I just want to live in a safe, quiet place away from noisy undergrads. So have I found myself a good deal or should I keep looking?

Edited April 4, 2014 by ahlatsiawa

[likemythesis]

That sounds like an awesome deal to me, especially if you know the area is safe.

[Guest Gnome Chomsky]

All of it.

[overworkedta]

Go for it

 

It sounds like a great deal for the area (I have a friend who goes to Syracuse and was house-hunting recently).

[m-ttl]

I am an international student and will most probably be joining Syracuse in the fall. I have located a nice one bedroom apartment in what appears to be a safe neighborhood (gathering from online reviews) with a monthly rent of ~$650, all utilities included. There are cheaper options available for 450-500 dollars but they are in the shady parts of town with a high crime rate. I just want to live in a safe, quiet place away from noisy undergrads. So have I found myself a good deal or should I keep looking?

 

It sounds like a great deal. Definitely go for it. 

[ahlatsiawa]

likemythesis, overworkedta, m-ttl: Thanks for your input. I think I will go for it. The place is very nice and there's even an outdoor pool.

Edited April 4, 2014 by ahlatsiawa