Looking for a neighborhood

[voodoocheese.livejournal.com]

Hi everyone--

This isn't a post about looking for an apartment, I just wanted some suggestions on neighborhoods.
I'm a Florida native who is planning a move to Boston at the beginning of November. I came to Boston last October, and I fell in love with Davis square- and immediately decided that's the area I wanted to live in. However, in my obsessive searching for apartments, I've noticed that there are far more availabilities in the Allston/Brighton area. I did pass through there on my visit, but I only got off the T in a couple of spots- so I didn't really explore.
So, the real question I am posing- to you that live in and love Davis square; is there any other area that is comparable to Davis-- but still near a T stop?
On a completely other note, can anyone tell me if Cambridge School of Culinary Arts is as cool as it seems to be online?
Thank you so much!

Comments

[grapefruiteater.livejournal.com]

Coolidge Corner is great, but if anything, it's going to be more expensive than Davis Square. I have friends who have moved to Somerville from there seeking cheaper rents.

I live in Porter Square and am in Davis Square all the time. If you're on the Somerville side of Porter, Davis is about a 10-minute walk down Elm Street, and you're still right on the T.