[lucasp]

hello,
I see a lot of people saying you need at least 1000 to get a decent 2 br 1 ba apartment in vegas.... but when I look on craigslist, Zillow, and trulia, I see 3 bedrooms for as low as 800, as with any place I do recognize you get what you pay for. I am just wondering what I am missing that makes these so cheap?
I do see in my research that bugs can be a big problem some places. I am from san diego and have to move to keep my job....
I am looking in spring valley but am open to any area really

[Raiderman]

Originally Posted by lucasp

hello,
I see a lot of people saying you need at least 1000 to get a decent 2 br 1 ba apartment in vegas.... but when I look on craigslist, Zillow, and trulia, I see 3 bedrooms for as low as 800, as with any place I do recognize you get what you pay for. I am just wondering what I am missing that makes these so cheap?
I do see in my research that bugs can be a big problem some places. I am from san diego and have to move to keep my job....
I am looking in spring valley but am open to any area really

It depends on what your definition of "decent" is, and what tolerance you have for drugs/crime/violence surrounding your residence.

What makes them so cheap is the location. The printing company I use for work is on Maryland and Trop. As I drive from Russell up Maryland, there are quite a few apartment complexes on both sides. Do a Google Earth walking tour of the area, and you'll see the type of environment of which I'm speaking. If you're comfortable living there based on that, come walk that stretch at about 11:00p on any given night and see if you're still comfortable.

I would be one of those people who say you need at least 1000/mo for a decent apartment. That is what apartments run in the areas in which I would live. YMMV.

[Caltovegas]

If single get a one bedroom in a better neighborhood for under $1000. Live the best you can With what you can.

[ddrhazy]

You can find some condos/apartments for ~800 in some ok areas of Vegas. They won't be plentiful but they are around.

[lucasp]

Is spring valley a pretty good spot to start looking around?

[NLVgal]

Originally Posted by lucasp

Is spring valley a pretty good spot to start looking around?

Spring Valley is a really big part of town. It's centrally located and has great as well as shady, areas. West of Rainbow is pretty much a safe bet. I'd say it's a good place to start.

And yes, a grand for a two bedroom. Maybe 800. Maybe on a slow move in month, with great credit.

[WesttoMidwest]

SV is a perfect place to look! I lived off Decatur/Russell in a gorgeous condo with a nice view for $645 when I left in 2014. I looked online and it appears that the same one now is about $750. Still an amazing price.

If people could keep things more central and not be seduced by the burbs and their egos, they would see Vegas is still oh so very cheap. I mean, what other place can you have NO state tax and decent property taxes? Don't be fooled by placed like Texas and Florida! No Income tax, but they get their money on those property taxes.

You can also still get a decent apartment in the Lakes for about $800.

[SoHoVe]

Originally Posted by ddrhazy

You can find some condos/apartments for ~800 in some ok areas of Vegas. They won't be plentiful but they are around.

This.

Also check reviews of any apts you are considering. Look not only at what the complaints are about and how they are handled but also how the tenants addressed the situation, then ask yourself if these seems like the sort of people you would be comfortable with as neighbors.

I don't think neighborhoods matter (once your out of ultra low rent areas) nearly as much as tenant screening does.