Was looking into getting a studio apartment. Any brehs got advice or experiences?

[Dchris14]

Figured for my first year of grad school it might be worth seeing what it's like to live solo for a spell. I'm literally fresh off dorm living so the small space is something I don't mind, and I'd only be maintaining this up until spring classes wrap up.

Was curious if brehs here had any experiences, good or bad, doing studio living? Was it worth it for you? It ever feel weird bringing people over? I could always just do a shared space and save a couple dollars, but thought I should at least entertain this thought.

 

[maxamusa]

you're at the age where you need to be alone to grow. do it. its a good thing.

 

[NoMoreWhiteWoman2020]

What city or metro area you looking at?

 

[Solomon Lurke]

Id just take a serious look at how much time you spend outside vs in the house. What benefits do you need out of your living space? I’ve lived in a studio before but also was always on the move at that time. So was just a place to lay my head, bring girls through and cook. Life now for me is 80 percent in doors so actually have way more space then needed but that’s cause now my living space is also an office, a storage facility, my main source of entertainment and a gym in the making.

Edit
To add to it, location means a lot. I was very happy with my studio at the time because it was right dab in the middle of a vibrant area. Guests aren’t going to ever actually care so long as they are entertained. Girls won’t care so long as others aren’t around since there wont be a place they can lay up if other friends are around.

 

[Dchris14]

What city or metro area you looking at?

College town right by Baltimore. Given I'm looking at places close to my university, the majority of them are right by the bars, shopping centers, etc.

 

[⠀⠀⠀]

live on the highest floor. Dont let someone live on top of you

 

[No_Smoke]

Get a 1 bedroom if you can afford it especially if you have people crash and want space to yourself. If you don’t plan on having people over often, studio is probably straight short term.

 

[TELL ME YA CHEESIN FAM?]

If you're a clean, meticulous and minimalist person go for it

 

[SheWantTheD]

No way I’m going back to doing laundry at a laundromat. F that!

 

[MR. SNIFLES]

LAUNDRY IS PROBABLY GOING TO BE YOUR BIGGEST ANNOYANCE.

MAKE SURE TO BALANCE THE COST OF A FULL 1 BR WITH WASHER/DRYER VS THE COST/TIME COMMITMENT OF GETTING TO THE LAUNDROMAT. ESPECIALLY IF YOU DON'T HAVE A CAR. THE RESULTS CAN VARY A LOT FROM CITY TO CITY.

THE STUDIO ROUTE WORKS MUCH BETTER IN A COLLEGE TOWN. TRANSIT IS BETTER AND TONS OF QUALITY LAUNDROMAT SERVICES.

YOU'LL LIKELY GET A NOT SO GREAT EXPERIENCE IN THE SUBURBS DO TO URBAN SPRAWL. SOME SPOTS HERE MAY PUT YOU IN A SPOT TO SPENT MORE TRAVELING TO THE LAUNDROMAT ONCE YOU CALCULATE YOUR TIME VS. MONEY.

 

[chineebai]

Studio is perfect for a single person. The best kind of studio is like an L shaped or one that has a nook for a bed.

 

[NoMoreWhiteWoman2020]

College town right by Baltimore. Given I'm looking at places close to my university, the majority of them are right by the bars, shopping centers, etc.

Only thing I’ll say is don’t cheapskate yourself. Get a nice one, and not one rife with roaches and shyt.

 

[Sad Bunny]

College town right by Baltimore. Given I'm looking at places close to my university, the majority of them are right by the bars, shopping centers, etc.

Towson

 

[Sad Bunny]

No way I’m going back to doing laundry at a laundromat. F that!

This.

 

[maxamusa]

If you're a clean, meticulous and minimalist person go for it

breh he young n dolo....he could live like a straight pig who cares

long as that fridge full of brew.....freezer full of drank.....and the weed tucked somewhere its a go