Submitted by jig_is_up_yo t3_10e18ug in providence
Stupid title I know hi.
I was raised in the northeast, recently moved to Austin Texas for nearly three years, but I'm missing the 4 seasons and being close to family, so I'm trying to find the closest thing to Austin in the northeast, I've settled on Providence.
I'm thinking of moving there come September, with spending the month of August visiting and finding a place.
So now I'm in the research phase. I have never been there, so don't know the neighborhoods or price points.
Having lived in Austin, I know things I'd want:
- Late 20s and single male, looking to rent, <$1,800
- Would like a "newer" place, modern - so probably a condo/apartment complex, a view doesn't hurt
- Need to be able to walk to many places with my dog, preferably nice sidewalks/views, city areas, parks, trails, etc - but very close by, within a mile to these places
Basically, this all narrows down to finding the right corner of some good neighborhood. But you can't really tell these things clearly from just Zillow etc. That's where you guys come in!
https://i.imgur.com/Cln3Bdl.png
Feel free to scribble on this. Areas friendly for walking/dogs, "good" and "bad" neighborhoods, etc. Anything worth noting for someone completely new.
Any advice is appreciated, thanks ;)
Previous_Floor t1_j4pa5v1 wrote
>looking to rent, <$1,800
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>Anything worth noting for someone completely new.
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Ok, what you need to understand is that while you can probably find an apartment in Providence in your price range, you cannot get what you are looking for in your price range. And you really don't have the luxury of being choosy.
Newer/modern is definitely not happening. You'll need to accept that. Newer/modern is mostly downtown, typically $3k+, and generally not dog friendly.
With that reality out of the way, I'll also mention that you are going to find it difficult to find any place that allows dogs.
That said, the best areas in Providence for someone with a dog are on the East Side (not the Mount Hope neighborhood). The Wayland Square area would probably be optimal. In your price range, if you can find something, it will likely be small and outdated.