Affordable Apartments or Housing

Hi L. -

I live in the Miami area as well (North Miami near FIU) . May I ask what specific area you are in so I can better direct you? Your girls are going to need a good and safe high school for next year, so I want to make sure you have that information as well.

Speaking from experience, Florida is NOT like any other state -- although there are beautiful beaches, there seems to be a lack of common sense down here ;) It can most frustrating - grrrrrr. I'm originally from Texas, so you can kiss southern hospitality goodbye.

You can visit me on my myspace page to : www.myspace.com/lynettemifflin
I have a 12yr old boy :)

Namaste,
L.

L.,
Welcome to Florida.
I have a client who has been a realtor here in south florida for over 30 years and she knows this area for sure if you want to give her a call she can certainly help you find the right location,schools,and at a good price.
She is a very honest woman who is a professional and will help you in anyway..........She comes highly recommended.Her name is Nancy Magner and her number is ###-###-####.......good luck,K.

Hello L. ,

Welocmoed to South Florida ,

I grew-up in chicago , I moved to Fl in 1989 . It sure was a change . The whether here is great through out the year though . You did not specify where you guys are leaving now . Well I live in Miami Lakes area off 75 & east from SR 826 ( Palmetto ). The neigborhood are very nice , we have nice schools in the area as well . I don't know how much rent is we own our home .( I can can only guess apprx. $1,000-$1,500) There is a very nice area called " Main Street " and they have very nice Town homes . I wish you luck , Keep me posted !!! & Good Luck out here .

~ A.

Welcome! We are here from Blacksburg, so you are right, this is a major change!!!! Where are your jobs? Many things are cheaper in Broward County than in Miami-Dade, especially car insurance!

If you can look in Broward, depending on where your jobs are...Pembroke Pines and Weston might offer what you are looking for...Other ideas, Plantation and Davie. Consider contacting a realtor and ask about renting a townhome or a condo or even a house rather than going with an apartment rental community. We rented a townhouse in Cooper City (3/2) for $1200/month from an individual owner. Good luck!

Hi L.,

Welcome to Florida. I too am from VA but from Fairfax, VA. Major difference living here in Florida, weather is BEAUTIFUL but the people, majority are very rude, inconsiderate and drive like maniacs. Anyhow not sure where your job is but I live down in Homestead (288th Street) and the neighborhood is very nice, safe and family oriented. I rent a 4bdr/2.5 ba townhome for $1350 a mth. Although I know there are plenty of townhomes for rent in my neighborhood starting $1200 +. It's called the Waterstone Community (water way) 137th ave/288th Street. My daughter goes to Air Base Elementary which is been rated an A school. I will say my mornings are a little hectic since I work in Coral Gables. Well I hope you find something soon, good luck...

Hi, My name is jacquie, Have you tried craigslist.org or theflyer.com, Instead of having to move into an apartment you can move to a rented house, more privacy with your own rules, for a three bed roon the cheapest I've seen was around 1500 a month :D