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ericds1214 t1_j1qvdse wrote

Reply to comment by thecatandthebox in Moving Mondays - New Resident Questions by AutoModerator

Depends on your budget and location, I was looking in summer of 2021 and could find 1br apartments in the 1500 to 1800 range (and higher in the more premier neighborhoods and luxury buildings). Studios iirc were like 1100 to 1600 depending on location.

I ended up in a 2br with a roommate for like 2000. Unless you have had bad experiences living with people, having just 1 roommate will greatly increase your standard of living. Currently in a 2br south philly apartment for 1750 a month.

If commuting to CC I'd reccomend being close to a train or bus line

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thecatandthebox t1_j1rc9i3 wrote

thank you so much! and I haven’t had bad experiences but unfortunately all my current roommates will be living alone or with SO and the idea of moving in with someone I don’t know kinda sucks, I’m hoping to move with my SO but in two years so ideally wanted to do a studio for a year and then find something better. Have you had any experience with the so called “luxury apartments” or just apartment building in general? also would like to go from a landlord to a managing company but don’t love the idea of the elevated prices for let’s say a half ass gym the include to raise rent prices

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ericds1214 t1_j1rjmpx wrote

>also would like to go from a landlord to a managing company but don’t love the idea of the elevated prices for let’s say a half ass gym the include to raise rent prices

Just moved from one of these "luxury" apartments in Fishtown and it is exactly as you described. Management company sees you as a number. Corners are cut in construction and everything looks nice but is cheap. The gym isn't good enough for a fitness junkie to get a good workout in, and isn't enough to really inspire fitness in someone who wants to get into it. Half the amenities are useless, like common rooms and stuff. It was fine for a first apartment in the city, but I don't feel like the amenities justify the rent.

I've always felt that private landlords actually see you as people and the relationship is more personal. I know some can be absolutely shitty, but I try to sus them out during the apartment tours. Just my two cents though.

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