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valeradio OP t1_iyjgu6p wrote

Reply to comment by goofyburrito94 in New to RI. What do I do? by valeradio

Thank you for the offer!

I would appreciate if you gave me your opinion on whether it is a good idea to look for cheaper housing in Newport than in Providence at this time. If it is low season in Newport right now, I would assume. Do I sound logical or not really?

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GrapeRello t1_iyji9n9 wrote

Newport is going to be pretty expensive regardless of the season.

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valeradio OP t1_iyjkyd6 wrote

Got it. Thanks.

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GrapeRello t1_iyjm8ip wrote

You may have better luck in the Middletown or Portsmouth area. Any reason you want to live over there?

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valeradio OP t1_iymb56o wrote

I have to stay within a 75 mile radius with the center of it on Cranston.

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goofyburrito94 t1_iykbbsf wrote

Newport will always be more expensive and harder to find an apartment than Providence, regardless of the season. For the most part it’s a very pretty, very touristy area with a lot of college kids. Apartments anywhere in RI have been more expensive lately.

Speaking from personal experience, I’ve always found my apartments on Craigslist and have had great luck. Just be careful of any posts that don’t include pictures, want money from you before letting you view the apartment, or just seem too good to be true. I’d say that in Providence, the cheapest rents will generally be about $800 for a 1-bedroom. My first apartment was in Lincoln, RI and was $725 for a 1 bed, but that was back in 2013.

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MagusPerde t1_iyjk7rx wrote

Where are you living? Are you in providence?

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valeradio OP t1_iyjkuqm wrote

Currently yes. We're in between Cranston and Providence this week. Spending nights wherever we can.

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MagusPerde t1_iyk68to wrote

If you eat meat, you need to get some hot weiners at the NY System in Cranston on reservoir avenue

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valeradio OP t1_iyl0or4 wrote

Sounds awesome. That will be the first thing after I get my first paycheck!

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