Relocation to Manhattan

[DaveCSparty]

I'm relocating from Chicago to NYC and taking the entire week off next week to look for an apartment full time. From what I've read, I have my hands full.

Best case scenerio would be to find an apartment by myself and bypass a broker. However, without any connections there, the outlook is dim for that...

Do you guys have any tips for me to try to find an apartment myself w/o paying a broker fee? I'm not sure I want to pay 15% of annual rent just to sign an apartment lease...

I'm looking for a small studio or 1 bedroom apartment in lower west Manhattan, for around $2,000 (Greenwich/West Village, SoHo, Chelsea, etc.). Any tips would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!

 

[Tommouse]

craigslist is your best friend right now. that and google earth to map the distance to the subway

 

[Jawo]

Originally posted by: Tommouse
craigslist is your best friend right now. that and google earth to map the distance to the subway

thats what I'm doing now!

 

[boredhokie]

IF you want to live by yourself then I'm not sure - roomates.com has always come in handy for my friends moving to Manhattan.