Apartments: 1st floor or third floor? Which is better? Economically/noise/bugs, etc.?
480075
I'm an apartment locator and here's what I've come across in my many years in the business.   \n\n2nd floor is best for cheaper utilities b/c your sandwiched b/w the other two apartments, remember heat rises.   \n\nA third floor is more beneficial when it comes to noise, safety and of course bugs as you mention.   But third floors are more expensive in utilites especially if they have vaulted ceilings.  \n\nhope this helps.
470535
I have 2 nieces that recently moved to New York City.  One of them check different bulletin boards around some of the colleges there and found a decent apartment in Manhatten.  The other one and a number of her friends have moved to Brooklyn  They say it's a lot more affordable there.\n\nHope this helps some.
341593
Hey! I lived in the Raleigh area for a while and moving back very soon. If you looking for affordable. There is Fox Haven apartments on Fox Road. Two bedrooms is about 600 a month but it is in a nice area next door to Fox Road Elementary. Also there is Maple Ridge Apartments which is close to the same range. If you want to live closer to Cary, there is Birchtree apartments. It has an outdoor pool and laundry room, and it is about 650 for a two bedroom.  The nicest areas are extreme North Raleigh, around Falls of the Neuse and Fox Road. Leesville Road is very, very nice area and Leesville School is in the area. Rated the 3rd best school in NC for about three years. Lynn Road is also very nice. You want to stay from the downtown area. Martin Street, Jones Street, South New Bern, that kind of thing. If you would like more info. you can e mail me at Andreswifey@cashette.com
550264
PLEASE BE SURE TO READ THIS.  ANYONE LIVING IN ANY TYPE OF BUILDING THAT HAS A SLIDING GLASS DOOR. NO MATTER WHAT FLOOR!!!!!!!!!  I EXPERIENCED A TERRIBLE THING A FEW YEARS AGO AND HOPE YOU BENEFIT FROM IT.  I LIVED ON A 3RD FLOOR APT. BUILDING AND FELT SO SAFE BECAUSE I KNEW IT WAS SO EASY TO GET IN A HOME FROM THE FIRST FLOOR.  WELL IT'S NOT TOO HARD TO GET INTO A 3RD FLOOR EITHER.  I AWOKE TO A BLACK MAN STANDING IN THE DOORWAY OF MY 3RD FLOOR BALCONY WINDOW.  I DIDN'T HAVE EVEN ONE SECOND TO DO ANYTHING BUT SCREAM MY HEAD OFF!!  MY 2 YOUNG BOYS AND I HAD FALLEN ASLEEP IN THE LIVING ROOM AND I NEVER EVEN THOUGHT TO LOCK MY BALCONY, I LIVED 3 FLOORS UP.  THIS VERY HIGH MAN CLIMBED UP THE LATTICE ON THE SIDE OF THE BALCONY AND CAME INTO MY APARTMENT AND TRIED TO RAPE ME, STOLE MY VIDEO CAMERA AND THEN BELIEVE IT OR NOT ABOUT A YEAR AGO I WAS WATCHING A TV SHOW AND SAW THAT THIS SAME MAN HAD BEEN DOING THIS ALL OVER THE PLACE AND USUALLY RAPED THE WOMAN!!!  HE LIKED IT WHEN I FOUGHT BACK, SO I DIDN'T FOR A MOMENT, THINKING THAT THAT WAS EXACTLY WHAT HE WANTED AND I WAS GOING TO DO EVERYTHING IN MY POWER TO NOT GIVE HIM WHAT HE WANTED. HE DROPED ME TO THE FLOOR AND WENT ON LOOKING AROUND FOR THINGS TO TAKE. HE WAS ARRESTED DUE TO THE REPORTS THAT THE OTHER WOMAN GAVE THE POLICE.  DON'T BE CAUGHT OFF GUARD BY FEELING SAFE BECAUSE YOU ARE HIGHER UP ON THE 3RD FLOOR 'OR HIGHER'.
105453
None, ants dont live in apartments. They live in colonies.
19364
The best time to look for apartment in most cities is in late April, May when college is over and all the students go back home and free those big places. \n\nMost of the owners would really prefer to have quiet working people staying for the full year than having to go through the rental process every school year.
1122539
If you can get a room mate or two, I think an apartment might be cheaper.  It all depends on the school, the distance between the school and the apartment, the population of the city, and how many reliable room mates you can find.
198775
Well, if cost is an issue, move to Missouri. It is SOOO cheap to live here. I moved here from NY, and bought a beautiful home, for a FRACTION of what it would have cost me in NY. And are you black? Because we NEED black people to move here...there are like 3. That's it! I miss my black friends. But there's a lot of jobs opening up, and this place is growing, so if you get in now you'd be sitting pretty in about 5 years! You could probably rent a 1 bedroom for under $300.00
683208
Not true! I live in Manhattan, and in a very nice and large one-bedroom apartment downtown and it is waaaay less than $5000 per month. Yes, maintenance is generally included in the rent. As far as grocery stores go, I live near a few, and they are reasonably priced. Also, take into consideration that these stores are very, very nice. There are many and much cheaper grocers in the village and the upper sides.
130857
1 bedroom. If two children, man, woman, 2 bedrooms. etc. Most landlords will let you know.
328556
It depends on your financial situation. Is the studio all you can afford? Will moving into the one bedroom be a financial strain? If not, I would say get the one bedroom. Otherwise, you will never be able to get away from him unless you are in the bathroom.
883624
I had the same problem. My downstairs neighbour complained constantly about my cat (my cat!) walking around... she had my landlord come and check to make sure I didn't have a large dog in the apt. I became a nervous wreck trying to tiptoe around doing my normal activities and trying to keep my cat from running around too much.  The apartment mgr. knew that it wasn't my fault but there was nothing more she could do about this complaining tenant. Eventually, I just moved out.  \n\nI am sure your normal activities seem loud to them in the apartment below, because many apartments are not solidly-made enough to muffle noise.  That is why I never would live in a ground-floor apt. if noise bothered me (which it doesn't).  You should ask your landlord if you can move into another unit, preferably on the ground floor.  They may accommodate you because they are probably tired of these other people's complaint.  Of course, the one drawback is - if you move into a ground floor apartment, the tenants above may seem noisy to you.  But - you seem sane and probably wouldn't treat anyone above you the way your downstairs neighbours are treating you.  They sound crazy and there is absolutely no dealing with them - get out before the situation escalates... Good luck!
934868
My dad owns two appartment buildings besides the house we live in. One is a triplex and the other one is also a triplex but with a corner store.\n\nWe try to do all the maintainance ourselves, and if we cannot, we call someone, after researching best price for quality.\n\nKeep the rules tight, no loose ends. Always take the rent for a new resident for the first and last month. That way if they run away (happened to us twice), you do not actually lose anything.\n\nIf the tenants stay in the building for a long time and they are good, we try not to increase the rent much each year. For example, the grocery store guy gives started at like 700 per month, but after like over 15 years, we capped it at 1250.
490508
There are quite a few residences for rent...email me with what you are looking for...# of bed/bath; house, duplex, apartment; price range; gas or electric; furnished or not; pets allowed; square footage; any or all of these things and/ or additional information...I am from Fort Smith and my entire family resides in Fort Smith, so even if I don't know of anything, someone should.\n\nI will probably be able to respond tomorrow...it is 2am here so I am going to bed.
891474
Philly is pretty cheap.  Can get a decent 1 bedroom for about 550.
24000
It depends on a lot of factors. Rent prices. Housing prices. Location. Etc.
234812
I like the answer above.  To add to it, maybe look for a roommate situation.  Sharing costs is definitely a great way to have a nice place, but pay less for it.