budget apartment accommodation

My partner and I are looking at visiting for a month in September. I have found several apartments on VRBO for a monthly rate of about $1500. These are located in Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island. Is this rate realistic for areas outside of Manhattan, or is it too good to be true? We don%26#39;t really need anything more than a hotel room, but apartments rented monthly seem like a much cheaper option.

budget apartment accommodation

I have been looking at a lot of apartment for a weekly rental which have prices higher than $1500 for a week.

For a month rental that price sounds amazing. It sounds to good to be true.

budget apartment accommodation

Yes the rates are correct.In new york city even in Queens bronx brooklyn statan island, yes the apts go for that rate.I would also look into apts in Queens in flushing area close to #7 train, to get into manhattan.best wishes and good luck in your search.

Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island are all very large areas. Some locations within Brooklyn and Queens would be fine for a visit to NYC but others would not be either b/c they%26#39;re too far, not well serviced by a subway or just not a good area. I would eliminate Staten Island as totally impractical.

The old saying in real estate is location, location, location. I guess it just depends on what compromises you%26#39;re willing to make. If $1500 is all you can spend, I%26#39;d say it%26#39;s better to find a good location outside Manhattan than stay in a dreadful place in Manhattan, especially for a month. But if you actually have a bigger budget, you might want to use it and stay in Manhattan. Another option is to consider splitting your trip and spending 2 weeks in Manhattan and 2 weeks outside it.

If you want to post the links or the locations you%26#39;re considering, we have lots of posters who know those areas. You might also want to look at options in Jersey City near the PATH train.

Thanks for all your help. Practical advice is a great comfort to scared overseas tourists.

We are actually planning to stay just over three weeks, but have decided to pay a monthly rate if it is cheaper than the weekly rate.

One apartment we were looking at was listed as Jamaica, Queens - no more detailed address (VRBO#112986). This one seems a bit dogdy. The owner responded to my email with only the monthly rate ($1500). No name, or further details. Their email address seemed a little cryptic. Great price, though!

Another apartment we were looking at was listed as Park Slope, Brooklyn - Near F-Train Subway (VRBO #21231). This one is actually $2400/month, which is probably a little more than we want to spend. The owner did, however, say that this includes all taxes.

If anyone can give me any further information on these properties, it would be very much appreciated.