Buckeyeonthemove

Thanks to everyone who already responded! I wasn't sure how active this board was, but I'm thrilled to see that some folks already pounced on the thread. To answer the rent question: I guess I should have clarified that part of what I don't know is what to expect in terms of pricing. I'm in the middle of doing the budgeting for my new chapter right now. Based on my limited knowledge of the market for renters and my own income, I'd say I'd be looking in the 700-900 range.(?) Needless to say, I have plenty of learning left to do. I really appreciate all who answered already. Thanks!

I'm a recent graduate of The Ohio State University (whooohooo!). I landed a job downtown near E. 9th and St. Claire that I'll be starting up with in a couple months. Thankfully, that means my apartment hunt doesn't need to be at the breakneck speeds that some need. I've seen the board's collective skills at matching people to places to live, and thought I'd give it a shot. I tried to find something comparable to what I'm asking so you wouldn't have to respond to the same question for the 100th time, but I couldn't find exactly the opinions I was looking for since the situations are always different. About me: -I'm 22 -Enjoy cities, but a little bit of a scared white kid at times! -Way into sports, proximity to Browns, Progressive or The Q would be awesome. -Looking to minimize/eliminate car usage, would like to either be downtown or within very close proximity of a rapid station. -Would need a 1 or 2 bedroom Apt., either way. -Recently engaged (no family on the way <fingers crossed!>, but I'd like her to be able to move in with me eventually. She's a teacher.) -Enjoy outdoors/park activities -Safety is a concern -I have greatly enjoyed living in Columbus, just east of tOSU's campus -Interested in having access to local food/farmer's markets Not sure if that stuff really helps or not, I just kind of listed what came to mind. I'm pretty confident that downtown is for me...I'm basically trying to find a place that I think would put me in the best location for getting to work and having some fun without being forced to live in the scary parts or drive 15 minutes everywhere. If I could get to work, get groceries, and get to a Cavs/Indians/Browns game without using my car, I'd be in heaven. Feel free to audibly sigh at the prospect of having another newly minted college grad asking the same questions, but please follow that sigh with some insight! I like Cleveland (originally from Akron), but I'm only familiar with Cleveland in the abstract (Sports, concerts, visiting friends at JCU/Case). I'm trying to teach myself about practical, actually-gonna-live-there Cleveland. Thanks so much!