Planning on getting my first apartment? Is Do you think these apartments are scammed?

Question

Okay I know I'm just 17 and much to young but after college I don't want to stay in my house cause it is much to hectic right now. Okay I was looking up these apartments on yahoo real estate to get an idea on what rent for an apartment is like. I saw these apartments that are 1 bedroom and bathroom for rent for like $200 and up and fully furnished. Here in New York. Even if your not from NY do you still think this is a scam or that there is something wrong with the apartment? As I said before I know nothing about apartments and still 17 and want to look it up early so I can get an idea of how to find an apartment cause my family are not people to live with. I am not close with my mother. I also know that i need a job before I can decide What I can afford for rent.

Answer 1

In NY, that's very suspect, A small apt in NYC will cost at least a thousand a month or more, unfurnished

Answer 2

Stop it with the "scam" phraseology. I'm tired of questions that presume/assume scams.

Question: You saw those ads. Fine. Is there a link?

Question: For what period of time does the $200 cover? Maybe those are daily rates. That'd make sense. Or maybe a $200 application fee?

I agree: $200 a month for an apartment in New York City is not likely. Still, a "scam" is when someone is ripped off. In this case, if you can find a rathole in the city for $200, I wouldn't say you're being ripped off. Not a place you'd want to live, but not a scam, either.

So pick up your phone and call. Ask.

Answer 3

200$ rent for 1 bedrm w/ bath could possibly be a room for rent with a bathroom. If anything, its best to see the place for yourself, but normally depending on where you are, you'll never find a 200$ 1bd 1bath in nyc. try craigslist.org

good luck

Answer 4

Its probably a real dump.  Full of rats and smells like dead bodies.  In real estate, you get what you pay for.