Moving to ABQ in 2 weeks (Albuquerque: apartment, for rent, neighborhood)

[bjm813]

Well after much thought and action, I am officially moving out to Albuquerque in roughly 2 weeks. I am taking a risk, as I do not have a solid job offer as of yet, but am hopeful that I will have one soon! I was just wondering if anyone had any tips for a new resident in ABQ? Cheap but good places to shop/grocery/ect. and also good cheaper areas of town to rent? I have a place to stay with some friends when I get in, but not sur how long for.......Any info, tips or anything would be great!! Thanks!! And can't wait to see your city again!!

[wscottling]

I found my first apartment through craigslist, and it was pretty nice. It was in the SW part of town and fairly cheap, on the bus line and I liked it. Some people don't like the SW part of town, but I had no problems there at all. It's hard to answer your questions without knowing what you like/don't like or what kind of neighborhood you're looking for. The four corners of town are way different from each other, so that's something to consider.

[bjm813]

Yeah I've been looking on craigslist, seems like there are some good deals on there, I just don't know what part of town some are in and if its a good area lol. I'm not too particular on the kind of neighborhood I'm looking for, just somewhere where I can walk around and be safe doing so. Sorta been looking around Nob Hill but also don't know if I can spend as much as some of those are......hoping to stay around $500/month for rent but we'll see.

[mattywo85]

If you are looking to stay around $500 then Nob Hill/UNM area are your best options. The cost of living is pretty low so you shouldn't have to many issues.