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Apartment Search 2002 - "Operation Find BGM a Place"

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by Band Geek Mobster, Feb 28, 2002.

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  1. Band Geek Mobster

    Band Geek Mobster Member

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    Well B's thread has inspired me to ask YOU, the Clutchcity.net BBS Hangout poster to help find me an apartment.

    I've already searched a few websites (apartments.com apartmentguide.com, and moveforfree.com), and I've produced a couple apt's, but I thought I'd ask around on here and see if anyone knows of a hidden apartment that kicks much ass...

    Specifications:

    1) Located anywhere from the beltway inward to Houston
    2) 1 bedroom/1 bathroom
    3) No more than $400 per (450 per if bills are paid)
    4) Doesn't have to be furnished
    5) Would prefer net access
    6) Also would like for it be along a bus route

    Anyway, I would really appreciate it if you guys could help me out here and maybe let me know of any good apartment deals out there.

    Thank you for your time...
     
    #1 Band Geek Mobster, Feb 28, 2002
  2. B

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    Good luck with that price range! If I could find a decent place for $400 per month or $450 with bills I wouldn't be looking for a roommate. Actually you might be able to find some older apartments that are in that price range, but I'm not sure about how well maintained the complex will be. I will be watching this thread with interest cause if there is a good price at that price and located on the south side of town I'll want to check it out.

    B
     
    #2 B, Feb 28, 2002
  3. Nomar

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    Maybe you two should room.
     
    #3 Nomar, Feb 28, 2002
  4. coma

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    I don't know what your threshold for nastiness is, but Place Vendome on Hillcroft and Unity (between Richmond and Westheimer) is about $450 all bills paid.
     
    #4 coma, Feb 28, 2002
  5. Band Geek Mobster

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    I can handle nasty...
     
    #5 Band Geek Mobster, Feb 28, 2002
  6. coma

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    Well it's not too nasty. I lived there a few years ago, and never once saw any rats or roaches. I used to sleep outside my front door when I came home too drunk to open the door. I always woke up without a sore ass.

    Great location, obviously.
    Management was pretty proactive.

    If you're willing to creep out a bit after the Beltway, Westchase offers a lot of cheap apt, that are decent. Past the beltway is not no man's land as a lot Houstonians claim. Hell even Steve Francis was at the Mister Car Wash out there.

    Good luck.
     
    #6 coma, Feb 28, 2002
  7. Vengeance

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    I'm looking for something like that as well. My biggest stipulation -- MUST have high-speed internet. It's expensive, but I've considered walden apartments.

    The way I see it, the cost is 650 to 675.

    That includes internet. I'd be paying 50 for high speed anyways, so then I'm paying around 600. It's close to work, good community (I think?), and nice.

    I also want to live somewhere that has a good, young community. I want to go live in a college dorm :)
     
    #7 Vengeance, Feb 28, 2002
  8. Band Geek Mobster

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    I just called them and they told me that they start at $560 per...:(
     
    #8 Band Geek Mobster, Feb 28, 2002
  9. DiSeAsEd MoNkEy

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    bgm already has a roommate.
     
    #9 DiSeAsEd MoNkEy, Feb 28, 2002
  10. Dr of Dunk

    Dr of Dunk Clutch Crew

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    Must have it already wired? What if it's available for you to get? Like DSL?
     
    #10 Dr of Dunk, Feb 28, 2002
  11. Dr of Dunk

    Dr of Dunk Clutch Crew

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    Why don't you guys just call up some apartment locator places. I think most, if not all, are free services.
     
    #11 Dr of Dunk, Feb 28, 2002
  12. RocketMan Tex

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    BGM...you should check out the apartments along Renwick between Bellaire Blvd. and the Southwest Frwy. You ought to be able to find something in your price range around there.
     
    #12 RocketMan Tex, Feb 28, 2002
  13. Band Geek Mobster

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    Hmmm...I always assumed you had to pay the Apt Locators money, maybe I'll drop by 1 and see what the deal is...
     
    #13 Band Geek Mobster, Feb 28, 2002
  14. Band Geek Mobster

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    Thanks Tex, I'll look into that...
     
    #14 Band Geek Mobster, Feb 28, 2002
  15. SamCassell

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    Apartment locators are free; they get their $ from the apartment complex when you sign a lease. Actually, they only get money if you put down on the form that you heard about the place from the locator service: I once had a locator offer to split the proceeds with me if I'd lie and tell the apartment complex he helped me find the place.

    $450 is very, very low for rent. You might try the Astrodome area - I know there are some cheap places near there, and it's on the loop.
     
    #15 SamCassell, Feb 28, 2002
  16. rockHEAD

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    C'mon BGM, move on inside the loop!

    You'll need to drive around The Montrose and The Heights but I bet you can find a place for around that much... Just the other day I saw a pinned up note for a one bedroom for $400 near the Museum District (near Montrose)... so the deals are out there, you just have really look for them.

    GOOD LUCK
     
    #16 rockHEAD, Feb 28, 2002
  17. rimbaud

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    BGM,

    Don't listen to Tex...you would probably not want to live around there, I know the area well.

    Yeah, get a locator...good luck with that cheap.
     
    #17 rimbaud, Feb 28, 2002
  18. Band Geek Mobster

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    Well DM and I visited an apt today on the SE side and we think we've found the right place. This apt complex is constructing a brand new building which will open up in a month or so which consists of nothing but 1 bedroom/bath apartments.

    It's $460 per with all bills paid. Only extra fees we have to deal with are phone/internet, plus a little extra for cable which will include 3 hbo's.

    Anyway, this place is awesome and I want to thank all of you guys for the help...

    I'll be moving in in May and DM should follow me a couple weeks later...
     
    #18 Band Geek Mobster, Mar 2, 2002
  19. Hydra

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    My last apartment was $1265 for a two bedroom. Man living in California sure can suck sometimes.:mad:
     
    #19 Hydra, Mar 2, 2002
  20. Dr of Dunk

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    God bless Texas and the low cost of living. :)
     
    #20 Dr of Dunk, Mar 2, 2002
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