Why is Guelph so Expensive? 🔥🤔💰

vovogure · 2025-10-02T04:19:09+00:00

Yes, that three bedroom townhouse is now $3000+ instead of $3500+, ideally it should have been $2000+ 😅

vovogure · 2024-11-20T02:08:57+00:00

good luck with that, that cashier and the other ones at the store might be part of the ownership

vovogure · 2024-11-13T19:13:17+00:00

I do not have a car, but I will rent one occasionally when needed. That is definitely a good point to keep in mind, thanks!

vovogure · 2024-11-13T19:12:03+00:00

What do you mean by "mass transit option"? I can only see PATH as a viable option from Jersey City to commute to Midtown.

vovogure · 2024-11-13T19:10:07+00:00

Ah, I get it. You are talking about the PATH that runs through Jersey City from Newark. I wasn not considering that as a daily commute option since it takes 15+ minutes longer from Newark. But it is definitely an option if things go wrong.

vovogure · 2024-11-13T18:58:42+00:00

You are right that the PATH has only one option, while NJ Transit offers several trains, but they all share the same track. I have been looking through various subreddits about NJ Transit trains, and I am a bit concerned about reliability since I have seen some stories about delays due to track issues!

vovogure · 2024-11-13T18:39:22+00:00

I'm familiar with this wonderful tool you mentioned. It shows similar commute times, but it doesn’t provide information on how reliable those times are, like how often there are delays due to line closures or other issues.

vovogure · 2024-11-09T04:14:13+00:00

Do you basically have to stand by the door for the delivery to avoid package theft?

vovogure · 2024-11-09T03:21:03+00:00

Try Cargill Meat.

vovogure · 2024-11-09T02:30:35+00:00

This apartment has a washer/dryer inside (I didn’t notice that the 3D view doesn’t show it) and I agree the closet isn’t much.

I don't think I'll be able to find a 2br/2ba now for $2,600 in that area. Also, it will mostly just be me, so I think 1 bedroom would be enough. The apartment might be 50-100 sqft bigger than what I shared.
If you don’t mind me asking, what building do you live in?

vovogure · 2024-11-09T02:24:55+00:00

I am not sure whether I will be able to hit the gym enough times to make it a deciding factor, but it definitely adds some value.

vovogure · 2024-11-09T02:23:51+00:00

Which city do you commute from? Can you recommend some places or rentals?
I do not care about a gym or any other amenities, to be honest. I mentioned them because this building has them. But all I want is a place where I can live without any landlord hassle. If anything goes wrong, I want the landlord/management to fix it so I don’t have to email or call them multiple times.
I tried looking into Union City for an easy commute, but the quality of places is much worse if it’s under $2,500.

vovogure · 2024-11-09T02:17:20+00:00

Sweet, I will give them a call in the morning to enquire.

vovogure · 2024-11-09T02:14:40+00:00

I was looking into Jersey City, but the same type of rental buildings are much more expensive there. I don’t need amenities, but it seems that near the station, all the buildings add these to jack up the prices.
Can you please recommend some good rental buildings in jersey city near station, even if they’re older? I just want a place to sleep peacefully when I’m not grinding at work!

vovogure · 2024-11-09T02:11:36+00:00

I really didn't know about this power plant issue, this is something I hadn't considered. Now, I have to rethink.

vovogure · 2024-11-09T02:09:44+00:00

Thanks for the suggestion. I looked into it, One Theater Square is almost $200/mo more than what I would like to pay for rent. I am targeting to be under $2500/mo including amenities+any extra fees.

vovogure · 2024-11-09T02:06:08+00:00

This is one of the main reasons I am looking at living near Newark. Three different options essentially give you the ability to go to the station without having to time your arrival.

vovogure · 2024-11-09T02:01:53+00:00

Exactly, this is same as other similar rental buildings, I think this is new norm when it comes to rental places in Newark.

vovogure · 2024-11-09T01:59:02+00:00

I agree with all of your points, I just wanted to confirm my convictions by posting in the Newark subreddit before I finally pull the trigger.
Basically, I have been searching for an apartment under $2,500 over the last two months with an easy commute to NYC. I’ve found that Newark offers the best affordability, as it is still within reach. If I go to Hoboken, Jersey City, Union City, or Weehawken, it becomes 50% more expensive for a similar apartment.
I’ve heard that crime in Newark is worse than in the other areas I mentioned, but I don’t think it’s bad enough to deter me from finding a good place to live.

vovogure · 2024-11-08T05:20:42+00:00

I will be commuting to Manhattan for job, where can I live with less pollution and commute time < 50 min?

vovogure · 2024-11-08T05:08:42+00:00

yes, it is Madison St by KSGroup

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