Earl Williams
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- Mar 17, 2002
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Looks like I'm going to be based out of ORD in the near future, and was hoping for some insight on housing from anyone in the "know".
It'll just be myself, and I would like to find a studio for $700 or less ($700 being my absolute max). Can one expect to find a studio/1-bedroom in that price range in a decent/safe neighborhood, or is that unrealistic? Also, I'd rather not have to sell my car, yet I also don't want it to be a liability (having to pay outrageous parking fees, potential for it being vandalized on the street, etc). Is it advisable to live (w/ a car) in the downtown area?
I've heard how convenient the EL train is, and want to live as close as possible to mass transportation. I believe the EL takes you directly to ORD, so that would be key. Does one have to live in the downtown area to be close to the EL, or can I possibly live in the suburbs and still take mass transit to ORD?
Sorry for all the questions...I'm just trying to get a feel for what to expect (and whether I need to consider selling my car as to not limit my opportunities). I'd ask for suggestions on neighborhoods, but I have a feeling that's too open-ended of a question!
Thanks for anyone's insights...I've never been to Chicago, but I hear it's a great town!
-Earl
It'll just be myself, and I would like to find a studio for $700 or less ($700 being my absolute max). Can one expect to find a studio/1-bedroom in that price range in a decent/safe neighborhood, or is that unrealistic? Also, I'd rather not have to sell my car, yet I also don't want it to be a liability (having to pay outrageous parking fees, potential for it being vandalized on the street, etc). Is it advisable to live (w/ a car) in the downtown area?
I've heard how convenient the EL train is, and want to live as close as possible to mass transportation. I believe the EL takes you directly to ORD, so that would be key. Does one have to live in the downtown area to be close to the EL, or can I possibly live in the suburbs and still take mass transit to ORD?
Sorry for all the questions...I'm just trying to get a feel for what to expect (and whether I need to consider selling my car as to not limit my opportunities). I'd ask for suggestions on neighborhoods, but I have a feeling that's too open-ended of a question!
Thanks for anyone's insights...I've never been to Chicago, but I hear it's a great town!
-Earl