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Submitted by mrsmoneybao t3_11u4567 in newhaven

Question about the New Haven apartment market. I'm looking for a 1 bed/1 office or 2bed apartment in East Rock for a July/August move in date. My budget is pretty tight - ideally $2000 or less.

I've spoken with some agents who say they know their stock already for the fall and that now is the best time to be looking, and I've also gotten some agents who say I'm looking way too early and should wait until a month before I want to move.

I'd love to know what this sub thinks - am I just way too early in looking for apartments? Or should I jump at the first chance of a great unit?

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Emergency_Ad5498 t1_jcmjz21 wrote

Avoid anything by Pike International, Ocean, or Mandy Management if you can possibly help it

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6th__extinction t1_jcmar4j wrote

Start now, with your budget & needs it might take 3 months to find something.

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Old_Size9060 t1_jcmolrv wrote

This is definitely the right time to be looking.

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CTRealtorCarl t1_jcms37c wrote

This. Anyone who says to wait doesn't like to work. My only advice is if the budget allows then you should be willing to sign a June 1 lease.

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hanginglimbs t1_jcng4kq wrote

OT, but if anyone is looking for a 4 bedroom/2 bath split between two floors, let me know. July or August start date

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productivemodego t1_jco1pb7 wrote

what's the rent for two rooms (ideally on the same floor?)

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hanginglimbs t1_jcq8iw7 wrote

It’s all one unit, so it’s 4 bdr 2 bath for $3400. Renovated with in unit laundry and central air on the top floor

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Thecryptbabe t1_jcn9ve8 wrote

Also in the same boat as you. I've been looking most days of the week across a few sites just to see when things pop up and what not. I think it's a good idea to start looking now so you can get an idea.

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dkphonehome t1_jcp3c0g wrote

Start now. Because of the academic calendar at Yale, most people sign leases in March-April so they know where they’ll be living in the fall before they leave for research and internships over the summer. Waiting means you get the last picks

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Puzzleheaded_Kiwi188 t1_jcphw6q wrote

I signed a lease in January for a March move. My understanding is that for fall moves now is not too early.

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