Getting an apartment... advice needed

[Al B. Sure!]

If I get a place for 335 dollars a month, but it the owner dont pay for utilities, heat, electricity, etc. and it's not furnished, don't got a refridgerator, etc. is it worth it? i mean paying for my electricity and ****... also, it's a 10 minute drive (and i dont got a ride) from Temple U...

on the other hand, there's one going for 425 but they do pay for the heat but not electricity, not furnished, got a refridgerator, but is only like two blocks from temple...

which one is a better idea? or should i try to get something that got electricity, furniture, and what not but costs over 500? bearing in mind that i can sleep on the floor and ****.


thanks

[Sprayber]

From the two choices you would be best to pay a little more and get the fridge and heat paid for. Of course you should always look around some more before getting into a lease..

[Al B. Sure!]

like i said, the 425 one does provide heat and a refridgerator...

and nah i dont got time to look around. i got to be up out my grandmother's house as soon as possible

[Shi Huangdi]

Doesn't Temple U have dorms you can stay in?

[Al B. Sure!]

but will i regret not having furniture or electricity paid for? i mean, is it cost effective to save 100-200 dollars in rent by not having them?

[Andrew1999]

I don't know how much power and heat(gas?) are in Philadelphia, but the refrigerator is a big-ticket item, and it's not really something you can live without. As far as furniture goes, you can accumulate that over time and just start with a few basics.

[Al B. Sure!]

BD:

nah they ran out of space...


Andrew:

i believe power and heat have been de-regulated so you can choose gas or whatever ****... i guess i'll contact the owner of the 425 apt unless anyone here got any big warnings

[My Wife Hates CIV]

well you don't need a side by side. you can get a small one for far less.

[Al B. Sure!]

MWHC:

what?

[Japher]

Go with the 425...

It gets rather chilly there, and not having to pay for heat will be a big plus

While getting a fridge can be rather cheap, it will take sometime

Travel costs from the other place? How much will it cost you to make the commute each month?

Forget finding a place that pays for you electricty, I like to pay for what I use, and not a flat rate. Also, furniture is a good thing to have of your own... What if you break or ruin their furniture? It will come out of your deposit.

[Al B. Sure!]

alright thanks. the 425 one is sounding cool. i'm about to call them

[Dinner]

Albert: Maybe you should look into a roommate type sistuation. I did that all through college (hell, I'm still doing it) and it's worked out well. Just make sure your roommates are similiar in age and outlook and I would suggest not getting a female roommate. Just my experience.

[monolith94]

Good luck. I think it'll be better for you to live closer to the college.

[Al B. Sure!]

nah that one for 425 was just taken... nothing can come easy for me, i guess...

the same person does have ones for over 500 up the street though that are availible... i dont know. thats getting kind of steep

[monolith94]

I can't believe that your college ran out of room in their dorms... At the least they should provide you with some assistance or advice in terms of housing...

Is your grandma getting tired of your wild and crazy behavior?