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SpaceCorpse t1_j12nbmb wrote

Reply to comment by Diiiiirty in Is driving down streets still a reliable way to look for rentals? by elsuckomydicko

I agree with this. If you can afford this price range, you can find something nice on Clifton or Lake that will give you the most value for your rent, especially given the location. There are beautiful apartments in this area that rent for prices that would shock someone in NYC.

Also, on your note about the Colonial Club, I lived in a studio for a bit in 'The Edge on Clifton,' and it was $525/mo and in a great location. It was very modern and clean for the price. I liked living there when I did.

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Diiiiirty t1_j125uxn wrote

Reply to comment by elsuckomydicko in Is driving down streets still a reliable way to look for rentals? by elsuckomydicko

Look on Clifton. But if you see a landlord called John Martin, turn and run as fast as you can.

I lived between Lake and Clifton and it was cool. Big old building, massive 2 bedroom apartment for $850 per month but the landlord was an absolute scumbag.

I also lived in the Colonial Club apartments on Coutant Ave. It was only $550 per month for a one bedroom (not sure how much for a 2 bedroom) and it was small but pretty quiet and close to 117th. Neighbors were all respectful and quiet and it is tucked away enough where it feels like its own little community away from the rest of the crazy that is Lakewood.

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SpaceCorpse t1_j10r3vp wrote

Reply to Is driving down streets still a reliable way to look for rentals? by elsuckomydicko

I'd start with something like Craigslist to see what's available, but then driving around and checking those spots might be beneficial, but you aren't going to figure much out without searching online. There's just so much real estate in Lakewood. It's more about where you would like to be, and getting a feel for the neighborhoods.

There are decent and affordable apartments up and down Clifton and Lake, which is an area that I really like, but Birdtown might potentially have cheaper options, but comes with the tradeoff of slightly higher crime.

It's totally doable to find an apartment on Clifton or Lake, which are great and convenient locations, for $600-700/mo, to give you a reasonable minimum price range for an acceptably nice apartment with all amenities.

Others have mentioned, Craigslist is a good option for looking, but be suspicious if you start seeing prices below about $600 for a 1 room or even a studio, because I know from experience that they don't really exist.

Most of the larger apartment complexes have specific names written over the doorwells, if you don't happen to see a sign for the realty company. If you search one that looks nice to you, I'm sure the realty company has a website with open listings.

* Should have asked, what's your price range?

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garrisonc t1_izl38we wrote

Reply to comment by d3medical in Pool halls in lakewood by d3medical

As far as I know, Iggy's was the last place in Lakewood with multiple tables. Under new ownership, I'm not certain that's still the case.

The bars I listed are the ones that I know have one table.

I missed Mullen's, they also have one.

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