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$3500-4000 for a 1 bedroom is common, (I rent one) but it's also probably in a nice, modern, new-construction building. Mine is 15th floor with a view, so it's
by lowdest 7y ago
$3500-4000 for a 1 bedroom is common, (I rent one) but it's also probably in a nice, modern, new-construction building. Mine is 15th floor with a view, so it's more than the bare necessities. Buildings like this have the best marketing budget, so you see them all over the internet. The less developed and less expensive areas will have a longer commute. You could live in the east bay and ride Bart in e.g. at $11 per round trip from Berkeley. Your company may provide a transit benefit so you can spend pre-tax dollars on your commute.
- blahneverdies 7y agoThanks, that makes sense for that quality of apartment. I'd rather be in SF (but understood).
- lowdest 7y agoIf you'd like to start with a furnished studio in berkeley, I know someone with a vacant unit.
- anxman 7y ago2ndAddress could be a good way to get a feel for neighborhoods without having to make a big commitment.
- taurath 7y ago2ndAddress is about 30-40% more expensive than airbnb monthly, FWIW.
- splonk 7y agoCompanies with more than 50 employees are required to offer some sort of commuter benefit out of a predefined list. In practice I've seen the pretax deduction the most. https://mtc.ca.gov/whats-happening/news/governor-and-state-legislature-make-bay-area-commuter-benefits-program https://mtc.ca.gov/whats-happening/news/governor-and-state-l...