moving to Cambridge

[elswyth-thane.livejournal.com]

I am moving to Cambridge around Labor Day, and only know the immediate Harvard Square area. I'd appreciate advice about where in Davis Square to live (or NOT to live) and how to approach the apartment hunt. There seem to be some (relatively speaking) bargains near Kendall Square, which would reduce my commute, but I have alway felt Davis Square had more personality. I assume I should also budget for parking.

Thanks! I am looking forward to returning about 16 years away.

Comments

[cos]

The whole Davis Square area is great, there's no part to avoid IMO. The best way to find a place around here seems to be through friends, or at least, that's how almost everyone I know has found their places :) People who are going to vacate tell all their friends, and if it's a good place or a good deal, a new renter gets found before the place really gets on the public market.

Post here with a brief description of what you're looking for (how many bedrooms, got any pets, what price range, etc.), and do the same on craigslist, and perhaps some of us will know someone with an appropriate place.

P.S. I was expecting to click through to find 10 comments saying Davis Square is in Somerville, not Cambridge - I'm impressed there was only one!