| So you've made the decision to move to New York | | | | that's all their own. |
| and now it's apartment hunting time. Here are a few | | | | Even the Staten Island area is ripe with great |
| tips that will help get you pointed in the right | | | | inexpensive apartment alternatives. Locating here is |
| direction. | | | | an excellent option for inexpensive housing. |
| First, as you've probably determined by now New | | | | You should be sure to check lists in local newspapers, |
| York is one of the most interesting places in which to | | | | then view those listings that have websites online. |
| live in the world. It's a city with a lively and ongoing | | | | Withhold making your final decision until you view the |
| pulse of it's own. But... for all of it's upside living in | | | | apartment and area so you're sure it's where you |
| New York can be an expensive proposition, and | | | | want to live. If you aren't yet living in New York you |
| finding an affordable apartment in New York can be | | | | may want to make a trip to see an area firsthand to |
| a frustrating experience. Especially if you intend to | | | | make a better more informed decision. |
| make a go of it without subletting or taking on a | | | | If you're unable to find what anything that suits you |
| roommate. | | | | in any of the areas already listed don't hesitate to |
| It will take a little creativity a fair amount of planning | | | | get a little further out of the city. There are many |
| of to find the apartment in New York that's right for | | | | livable areas across the Hudson and even into New |
| you and your budget. | | | | Jersey. You'll find an ample supply of inexpensive |
| You'll want to look in the outer Burroughs of city if | | | | apartments in and around New Jersey. Hoboken is |
| you're really wanting to find a descent deal on an | | | | another city that's rather close and has many great |
| apartment. Many of these areas sometimes go | | | | finds just waiting to be discovered. |
| neglected as apartment hunters do look in these | | | | If your mind is made up on living in Manhattan you |
| areas. | | | | should begin your search by going through the many |
| Check in areas in and around Brooklyn, Queens and | | | | listings you'll find online. You will no doubt be |
| even the Bronx. In spite of the image they are | | | | astonished by what you'll find. |
| depicted in films these areas provide a certain charm | | | | |