Where To Rent Your First Studio In A Hip Area Of NYC After Graduating College
Many people who move to New York City after college end up sharing an apartment with roommates. This is because the city is very expensive. However, if you are tired of living with a roommate, or simply haven't any friends who are also moving to New York, and dread the prospect of finding a stranger to share an apartment with, then you should consider a studio apartment. These are small, and because of the small size, they are more affordable than 1 and 2 bedroom apartments. So, if you hunt around, you can often find one where you can swing the rent yourself. Granted, some people will have different budgets, so the following list will cover a two different areas that will cater to people on different budgets. The one common theme will be that the areas will have abundant studios, and are also hip locations (lots of bars, cafes, and a youthful crowd).
Hoboken
Don't rule out New Jersey when you're searching for apartments. Hoboken is located right across the Hudson River, and it has more of a Manhattan vibe than a New Jersey vibe. The area is filled with a mix of modern condos as well as old school brick buildings. There are tons of bars and restaurants on Bloomfield Street, which is the main drag and is right near the water. You can look across the water at night and see the lights of Manhattan.
The commute into the city is really quick, and also fun. Instead of taking a stuffy subway like people who live in Brooklyn, The Bronx, or Queens, you can take a short ferry. The ferry travels across the Hudson river and you get to breath in the fresh air and see the water and get an amazing view on your way to and from work.
Lower East Side
If you want to live in Manhattan, then you should look at the Lower East Side. While there really isn't a "cheap" area in Manhattan, some areas are less pricey than others. Northern Manhattan (Harlem, Washington Heights, and Inwood) are going to be cheaper than Lower Manhattan, but they are also not as hip. The Lower East Side has an interesting history which creates the abundance of studio apartments. The area was one of the most important ones for immigration during the 19th and 20th century. Many of those old tenements were made up of small apartments. The tenements were remodeled so that they more livable (windows in all rooms, bathrooms in each apartment) but there are still lots of small apartments. The area has become super trendy in the last few years, after being a bastion of avant gard artists, punk musicians, and artist for many years. Because of this gentrification you will find cafes, bars, nightclubs, and art gallery's. It's also super easy to get around the city because the J,M, and Z subway lines all stop on Delancy street.
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