dudeondacouch Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 I'm PCSing from Fort Bragg up to Fort Belvoir, VA between Alexandria and Woodbridge. I could use some insight into where to begin looking for an apartment or condo to rent while I'm there for ~3 years. I know the cost of living is really high up there, but I get compensated. I'm looking for a nice place in a nice area, no section 8 stuff. I'm going to try to venture up and visit the post and the surrounding areas either next week or the week after for a couple days to look for a place. Anyone have any insight that could be useful? Any information that leads to the capture and prosecution will be rewarded with free beer! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesuby Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 Old Town Alexandria is very nice but very expensive. You might find something there you can afford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laz Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 Try seraching craigslist and maybe seek the help of a realtor? X --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegacyGTBiggie Posted July 11, 2010 Share Posted July 11, 2010 This is one HUGE thing to concider when moving to this area... Where are you working/what times and how your choice of location(or direction) to or from work will effect your drive. But if your able.. Id suggest to take a trip to the area for a few days before deciding on a area. I am from the DC metro area but pretty much avoid any travel into NOVA for the fear of cops and traffic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudeondacouch Posted July 11, 2010 Author Share Posted July 11, 2010 I'm planning to go up there next week or so and see exactly where i'll be working and exactly what gate i'll be going through to get to work, then basing my search from there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el5y Posted July 11, 2010 Share Posted July 11, 2010 Man...my wife and I are PCS'ing down to Norfolk and need to rent out our condo, except we live in Reston so that way to far to get to Fort Belvoir every day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-lo Posted July 11, 2010 Share Posted July 11, 2010 yeah Reston and Old Towne Alexandria are both nice places to live but the commute would be hell. Woodbridge is pretty built up now....has to be some nice places to live out there. 258k miles - Stock engine/minor suspension upgrades/original shocks/rear struts replaced at 222k/4 passenger side wheel bearings/3 clutches/1 radiator/3 turbos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluemenace Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 I live in Burke, which is very nice but quiet and family-oriented... wouldn't be my first choice if I was single and looking for a place that offered any sort of nightlife. Putting yourself within walking distance of the metro will cost you in rent, but is probably worth it if you want to go into DC very often. As others have said, Old Town Alexandria is a good place to check out. I don't go down to Woodbridge very often, so I can't say much about it. I would think you would want to try to avoid commuting North on 95 in the mornings, but that's only an assumption, it might not be any worse than trying to go South. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryN Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 You could also check out McLean (Route 7 area with all the construction) or Arlington. I thought both places were rather affordable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudeondacouch Posted July 12, 2010 Author Share Posted July 12, 2010 Thanks for the tips folks, I'll do some more research. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegacyGTBiggie Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 When are you coming up? Have a mini meet on the 23rd... Bring your ass out if your up here. And remember to plan a route to avoid the mixing bowl!!! OMG http://image.absoluteastronomy.com/images/encyclopediaimages/s/sp/springfieldinterchange.svg.png Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudeondacouch Posted July 12, 2010 Author Share Posted July 12, 2010 jesus god, what is that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegacyGTBiggie Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 That is google search for teh mixing bowl in NOVA! It is where 495 and 95 meet in VA... And it is a hotmess pretty much all day everyday... AVOID IT LIKE THE HIV!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegacyGTBiggie Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 A pitcure with CARS on it! http://news8.acc-tv.com/images/wjla/news/vidcap_bowlstop0212a.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudeondacouch Posted July 12, 2010 Author Share Posted July 12, 2010 When are you coming up? Have a mini meet on the 23rd... Bring your ass out if your up here. And remember to plan a route to avoid the mixing bowl!!! OMG http://image.absoluteastronomy.com/images/encyclopediaimages/s/sp/springfieldinterchange.svg.png ah, you try to fool me with smoke and mirrors! that's the new interchange superimposed over the old. you can no has fool me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegacyGTBiggie Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 And more random pictures of the psychotic mess they made of NOVA!~ http://www.appomattoxnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/I-95.jpg http://cache3.asset-cache.net/xc/82554297.jpg?v=1&c=IWSAsset&k=2&d=6C4008C0FD9EB5A524452A5593896ACA89DFB516DEDA1946BD35F2761EBB84AA http://www.tooconservative.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/heavy-traffic-I95.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegacyGTBiggie Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 ah, you try to fool me with smoke and mirrors! that's the new interchange superimposed over the old. you can no has fool me. Eitehr way... GL if you plan on negotiating that mess everyday.:lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudeondacouch Posted July 12, 2010 Author Share Posted July 12, 2010 i'm gonna do my damndest to stay south of there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegacyGTBiggie Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 But dont go too far.. Need another OTM member to come to meet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudeondacouch Posted July 12, 2010 Author Share Posted July 12, 2010 I won't be there for the 23rd. Got plans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegacyGTBiggie Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 hot military man love? you sick bastard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWeatherWarrior Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 It's not that bad to navigate....it's just VA sucks when in comes to traffic congestion. Bunch of morons do the urban planning there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudeondacouch Posted July 13, 2010 Author Share Posted July 13, 2010 like i said before, i'm going to try and find something uberclose to the post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuskiTrombone Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 Move to IKEA in Woodbridge. It's close and they got furniture and good meatballs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudeondacouch Posted July 13, 2010 Author Share Posted July 13, 2010 actually, there's a big furniture store near my place here and one of the guys that works there may live there. his truck is there all night every night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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