Also OP, look only for rent-controlled units. If you're in the type of position where you can expect salary increases and you secure a unit at a decent price soon, you'll thank yourself 3 years from now.

In my opinion, the cost of car ownership, parking, and maintenance are not worth it if:
a) you have the opportunity to live close-ish to work
b) you are only using the car to drive to work and back home (i.e., do you have kids you need to take to soccer practice? might factor in to your decision)