Question : Moving to Manhattan! Where and when do I begin looking for a room to rent?
I’m moving to Manhattan from the Orlando, FL the first week of July, and I’m wondering when I should start to look for a room to rent?

I can’t afford my own apartment or studio because I’ll be a transferring college student, and renting a room is my only option.

Also, where are the best places to look for a room?
I mean, I AM moving from out of state and it’ll take me at least 24 hours to get my things up to the city…
Any suggestions, comments, questions? :) Anything would be helpful!
moving to manhattan

Best answer:

Answer by Simpson G
Find out if your university has a housing help department. I know that all the schools I’ve been to have someone that helps roomates find each other.

Otherwise, start combing the school newspaper, craigslist, kijiji, and any other friend sites that might list roommates.

The best places to look for a room will be anywhere that you can afford and still feel safe. If you are looking at splitting an apartment, most expensive in the city is TriBeCa and least expensive is Harlem. A two bedroom is going to be at least $ 2000 a month, unless you luck into sharing a rent controlled place.