Originally Posted By rydisney50GA My girlfriend and I (age 20 and 21) are trying to move close to the Mouse (we live in GA presently) but are having trouble finding apartments that are clean , not dangerous, and around 600 for a studio or one bedroom. We are big disney fans and we finally have a chance to move so can anyone help? advice about open jobs would be welcome!
Originally Posted By leobloom >> not dangerous << Orlando might not be your best option. Actually, come to think of it, Florida might not be your best option.
Originally Posted By MamaTinkAz Ok, some will be negative but Go for it!! We just did and it is working out for us. Try the area of Davenport, Kissimmee area. If you want more info, send us an email and we can let you know info useful to making the move.
Originally Posted By wahooskipper $600 a month? That isn't impossible but it will be tough. Check around the colleges too. UCF, Valencia college to name a couple. Might find some better pricing in those areas.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Wow? Would that be possible? I am guessing near the colleges, or look to share a place (rent a room in a house). I was paying that in dorm fees at University in the UK 18 years ago. The alternative may be to try to get a job at one of the tourist hubs and see if they offer/recommend accommodation. Good luck.
Originally Posted By wahooskipper The housing market has really tanked in Orlando. (Well, it is tanking everywhere but Orlando has been especially hard hit.) Sharing a house isn't a bad idea really but I'm not sure where to point you to begin that hunt.
Originally Posted By SeventyOne Orlando is a huge area--it's kind of pointless finding a place to live before you find a job, or you may end up with over an hour commute. BTW, $600 a month isn't going to cut it close to Disney, at least not for "safe." Figure at least $800 for what you're looking for near the Mouse--might have better luck in Clermont or possibly Davenport, as mentioned.
Originally Posted By SeventyOne Wahoo Skipper also has a point, you can get a nice 4-bedroom "pool home" for around $1200. In many ways, houses are easier to find than apartments.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Hmmm, maybe you could try this for a little while, try to snag a job and really get to know the area: <a href="http://www.roommateclick.com/florida/orlando-area-roommate/listings/l" target="_blank">http://www.roommateclick.com/f...stings/l</a>
Originally Posted By standor I would prefer not sharing a house or apartment with a stranger. You don't know who you can trust. See about getting a bed and breakfast for a while, until you get situated and land a job. That way you won't be stuck with a lease.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Me neither, but with that low a budget, in a safe neighbourhood, near Disney, it gives another option.
Originally Posted By dworld Try Clermont area. My son just moved from Cagan Crossing Apts. About 8 miles from Disney and I know he was only paying in the low 600's for a nice one bedrm.
Originally Posted By hopemax where's -em and Dave. I think they live in the same complex over by the Millenia Mall. Although, I belive -em has said it can be sketchy at times. When my parents were living in an apartment while waiting for their house to sell, they lived near there too. Off Conroy, but west of I-4. One of the places was right behind Holy Land Experience. I'm not sure what things are currently like over there, because my parents were living there in 2005 ish, when a lot of apartments were doing "condo conversions." I'm sure quite a few of those places are back to being rentals.
