Anyone know of..

[Tauni]

Some cheap apartments around the twin city area that aren't some place I would be worried about getting raped in and aren't to shitty? I'm pretty much being forced to move out and I can't seem to find anything worth it. I don't make much either, which is a problem.

Also, does anyone know of places hiring that make pretty good money?

[Swifty1638]

aren't we all? I too am looking to move out, cause if it's not soon, i might be moving away to CA or AZ with the family (father got laid off). As for the job..not too many would have an idea on that.

why are you getting kicked out?

-A. Swift

[Tauni]

Actually I am kicked out. My step mom and I got into a huge fight and, to make a long story short, she said some shit she shouldn't have, including "I don't ever want you in my house again" and so I've been living with a friend at her mom's. Not a good time at all. Then she proceeded to tell my dad he needed to get out to [who pays her bills, btw. ALL of them, right down to the two packs of cigs a day she smokes] But he won't get off his as and find us a place to live, so I'm doing it myself. Sometimes you gotta take care of yourself, which sucks.

[Swifty1638]

very true..which sucks the most. let me know if you find a place..

-A. Swift

[Tauni]

For sure, man. Unfortunately it may involve me taking a break from school, as well, to get a second job. I'm not that bothered by it though, because where I am at, school wise, is not where I want to be at all.

[Matt D.]

That sucks to hear, hopefully I can offer some advice... The only place you'll find a cheap roof to live under is in the ghetto areas or the fringes of the burbs. The best you'll be able to do anywhere is $400-600 a month for a 1 bedroom or studio apartment. If you get lucky you'll be able to find something near the colleges such as around Dinkytown, up and down Marshall in St. Paul renting someone's basement, or something of that sort. Check out apartments.com if you want an apartment, or browse the newspaper for renting out of someone's house.

[Swifty1638]

i gotta try that shit! I too am not in the place i wish to be at school right now too, but whatever..

-A. Swift

[Tauni]

That sucks to hear, hopefully I can offer some advice... The only place you'll find a cheap roof to live under is in the ghetto areas or the fringes of the burbs. The best you'll be able to do anywhere is $400-600 a month for a 1 bedroom or studio apartment. If you get lucky you'll be able to find something near the colleges such as around Dinkytown, up and down Marshall in St. Paul renting someone's basement, or something of that sort. Check out apartments.com if you want an apartment, or browse the newspaper for renting out of someone's house.

Yes, I have been looking on apartment finder and in magazines, a lot of what I'm finding is not so good. Unfortunately, I think I'm going to end up having to settle for something I wouldn't usualy take, and pray to god I don't get raped.

[niterydr]

Yes, I have been looking on apartment finder and in magazines, a lot of what I'm finding is not so good. Unfortunately, I think I'm going to end up having to settle for something I wouldn't usualy take, and pray to god I don't get raped.
Another good option is to try the roomate idea. It can be somewhat difficult to get an apartment lease if you have poor/no credit. If you got together with a friend or two and split up rent, it gets cheaper. Then the problem is, can you trust them to pay bills?

[Tauni]

Another good option is to try the roomate idea. It can be somewhat difficult to get an apartment lease if you have poor/no credit. If you got together with a friend or two and split up rent, it gets cheaper. Then the problem is, can you trust them to pay bills?

I'm trying to find a room mate actually. My friend Kyle recently got kicked out so we've been discussing the possibility. But you are right, I don't want to be shit outta luck if my room mate decides to be irrespoinsible. But as I'm pricing out places, I've found I can save around $150 in rent on some of these places if I find a room mate. More if I can find two.

Don't you have to have a Co-Signer if you have poor/no credit? I don't have credit yet. I suppose another question is what are good ways to build credit?