nursesarah

Hi all, I have a friend heading to New York for a year and just wonder what areas are 'vibrant' and 'creative' to live in but also affordable (eg £500/month) for a 2 bed/studio apartment would be considered (for 2 people).

Any info greatly appreciated, thanks

Bob

plenty of threads about NY to have a look through....but $1000 a month, you'll be looking at a shiny cupboard unless your living well out in the boonies with a massive commute...

southern comfort

better rethink the 500 a month for a vibrant creative area... think LONDON lol

Jerseygirl

Do you mean $500 for per person per month ie $1,000 per month...or a total of $500 for 2 people?

Tracym

I serve as your translater today They said 500 GBP, so I presume around $1000.

Jerseygirl

Well that's what I thought...but wanted the OP to clarify.

Englishmum

Strongly suggest that you check out Hoboken, just across the Hudson River in NJ......large number of young British expats living there (some even post here!) as it is cheaper than living in NYC but very trendy and vibrant....and rapidly becoming 'gentrified'....there is a new 'W' Hotel being constructed there.

You just take the PATH subway train (runs all night) to various stations in Manhatten, the NY Waterway ferries or the buses to the Port Authority, one block from Times Square.

Some links (with rental listings):

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...062300737.html

http://www.hoboken.com/

http://www.hobokeni.com/

Pub with live bands:

http://www.maxwellsnj.com/

nursesarah

£500 OR $1000 per month for 2 people.

Thanks for all that info guys I'll pass it on. They are just wanting something basic really, good to know that it is possible with that budget