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Forget about the rent prices. It's really not that big of a deal. Being black is not an issue. I've never had a problem here. There are very few places in the c
by aphextron 10y ago
Forget about the rent prices. It's really not that big of a deal. Being black is not an issue. I've never had a problem here. There are very few places in the country more diverse and inclusive than the bay area. After all your expenses you will still be making 10-20% more than anywhere else and the job market is on fire. Any decent engineer can come and go to jobs as they please around here. I can't imagine a better place to be.
- baccheion 10y agoIs it difficult to find a good apartment (quality build, washer/dryer in unit, good location, gentrified or new, etc)? Where's the best place to rent (for me)? Palo Alto? Mountain View? Menlo Park? San Francisco?
- aphextron 10y agoIn SF proper you're probably not going to have much luck unless you are at a very high end salary. Hundred year old Victorian one bedrooms in a crappy neighborhood will start around $3k. If you don't mind roommates though, and you really just want to live in the city, it's possible. The best place to look IMO is the east bay, from Oakland to Berkeley. It's still a quick BART ride into downtown SF but prices are 50% cheaper than in the city. Other than that San Jose is decent but you will be forced to drive everywhere.