[H] Moving to Alexandria, VA

Musoeun

United States4324 Posts

February 23 2011 15:38 GMT

I picked up a job in Alexandria, VA (outside DC) recently; I'm going to be finishing out the school year as a math teacher for a private school in the area. Problem is, I'm currently in Michigan and not really sure what my options are as far as housing. So I thought I'd ask TL: Since this is (currently) a short-term job, I'm looking for short-term residence: ideal for me would be somebody looking for a housemate/roommate for the rest of the school year, maybe a grad school student if you know somebody?

The school's near the King St blue/yellow line metro stop, so (again ideally) an apartment/room near the metro would be my preferred option. I have a car but given DC traffic I'd rather not have to drive, certainly not very far, every day.

I'm also moving down (driving - like I said, I have a car) this weekend, as I start on the 1st. So this is sort of a "let's figure this out quickly" scenario.

Thanks!

decafchicken

United States19921 Posts

February 23 2011 16:02 GMT

Wish i could leave michigan for virginia T_T

Qatol

United States3165 Posts

February 23 2011 17:10 GMT

I used to work like 2 blocks away from that school, and from what I remember my co-workers telling me, the housing in the surrounding area is pretty expensive. However, King's Street is a pretty major bus hub as well as a metro stop. I would look at the bus lines that go there. You can find places that are a lot cheaper if you are willing to take the bus to the area (parking is a bit of a nightmare in the DC area, so unless your school gives you parking, driving doesn't always work).

CaucasianAsian

Korea (South)11568 Posts

February 23 2011 17:56 GMT

oh hell yea! another one for TL dinners?

http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=129574

Places are extremely expensive in Alexandria (especially if you're near old town, or downtown). Try looking on craigs list if it's going to be short-term i guess.

Musoeun

United States4324 Posts

February 24 2011 15:17 GMT

Hmm. Thanks for the advice, guys.

EDIT: And now all moved in.

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