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Hey everyone, I am moving to St. John in mid-June and I'm looking for a small (studio or 1 bedroom, 2 bed depending on price) apartment to rent long term. Preferably in Cruz Bay but anything is better than nothing.
I'm a recent college graduate, I'm very clean and responsible and I can provide contact information from my last two landlords. I have a very well behaved black lab who is non-destructive and completely housebroken. He's fixed, has short hair that I brush almost daily, he never marks, and is convinced everybody is his friend.
I'm flexible, adaptable, and willing to live anywhere with a bed and a roof. I'll continue checking Craigslist daily, as well as any other classifieds or other rental sites.
Any lead helps. Thanks.
Posted : May 11, 2018 9:30 pm
Unfortunately, this is going to be tough. What is your budget? Do you have a temporary place to stay when you get here? Have you already secured flights for your dog? I know that can be tough especially in the summer months for dogs that have to fly cargo.
Posted : May 13, 2018 8:01 am
I see apartment listings on Craigslist but may not be legit. Check but do not send money without performing due diligence.
Posted : May 13, 2018 4:55 pm
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He's a support dog, so flying shouldn't be too difficult. I'm also going to find the shortest nonstop I can. I haven't yet booked a temporary place to stay, I will when I get a more firm move date however I've already done research.
As for budget, clearly the lower the better, but the few places I've already reached out to were within budget. I don't need any crazy luxuries or whatnot, I understand the quirks of an island.
Most Craigslist ads seem to be scams ($750 a month?! Gotta be a scam, right?) though there are a few legitimate ads. But from what I've read and who I've talked to, most places go by word of mouth which makes things difficult for me at the moment.
Posted : May 13, 2018 5:10 pm
The places I've seen on craigslist the few times I've checked don't appear to be legitimate. And yes, most go by word of mouth. I currently have several friends who have lived here for 5-10 years and are still looking for anything in the less than $1,200 plus utilities range. A budget of $3,000 plus utilites range I've seen a few here and there. There are also places that are under repair now that should come back on the long term market in the next 3-4 months. You can give Scenic Properties a call and see if they may have anything opening up, 340-693-7777. I'll keep my ears open and let you know if I hear of anything, but if you could give a max budget that would help.
Posted : May 14, 2018 6:38 am
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I think I could feasibly manage up to $1700 a month, including utilities.
Posted : May 14, 2018 4:20 pm
