[2Times]

Coming down from Boston for a visit in 2 weeks to look for a place to rent. After this crazy winter and my rent going up, I figured I could live someplace warmer for less. I can work from anywhere so there is no advantage of being in Massachusetts.

Are there any specific areas I should check out? Suggestions? I see a lot of people living in Mount Pleasant, should I look there?

Thanks!

[matthewo]

Mount Pleasant is going to be a little more expensive on average.

James Island is nice and close to everything, even West Ashley is a good location as well.

If you don't mind being a little further away from things Johns Island is growing, and maybe cheaper to live there.

I guess the cheapest would be North Charleston and Summerville, but traffic is pretty bad and North Charleston has some not so great areas...

[2Times]

Originally Posted by matthewo

Mount Pleasant is going to be a little more expensive on average.

James Island is nice and close to everything, even West Ashley is a good location as well.

If you don't mind being a little further away from things Johns Island is growing, and maybe cheaper to live there.

I guess the cheapest would be North Charleston and Summerville, but traffic is pretty bad and North Charleston has some not so great areas...

Thanks, super appreciated! Is there an area where I could walk to attractions? (food, shopping, beach?, etc)... For reference, I pay $2,000/mo for a 1 bedroom here. If I can get away with around the same there, I'd be happy.

[matthewo]

Yeah I think you could live pretty much anywhere around Charleston pretty comfortably for that amount of money. I do not live in Charleston anymore, but I think you will find that everything is going to be a good deal less expensive down here.

[Get lit]

Originally Posted by 2Times

Thanks, super appreciated! Is there an area where I could walk to attractions? (food, shopping, beach?, etc)... For reference, I pay $2,000/mo for a 1 bedroom here. If I can get away with around the same there, I'd be happy.

The Avondale area in west Ashley is a good area for walking distance to bars/restaurants. Most houses are older but have been renovated. Downtown is full of homes and apartments and close to everything (shops, bars, restaurants ) but parking is a pain and roads are horrible! James island is a good central location but traffic gets bad during the summer months and rush hour traffic. I would stay out of north charleston, Summerville area. Prices are much cheaper but it's a little ghetto imo. Mt. Pleseant is nice, lots of new development, prices are higher though.

[supergoat]

Daniel Island. You should be able to get a nice 2 bedroom apartment for about $2k a month. I lived there for a year before buying a house. My one bedroom was $1275/mo. At the time a 2 bedroom was about $1700 but I'm sure it's gone up in the last few years.

Daniel Island is a VERY nice community, quiet and close to Mount P and Isle of Palms as well as not far from downtown. I plan to move back there soon and buy a house.

Summerville and Goose Creek have some very nice areas as well, but a little farther out. Goose Creek does have some ghetto areas but Crowfield Plantation is very nice and has a golf course.

[N3m3sis]

Depends what you want.


I live up in summerville real close to north charleston, super nice quiet neighborhood. Not to far from downtown(20 minutes), maybe 35 to the beach...

I like being further from the busy stuff so i can relax and it be quiet while at home.


Daniel island/downtown is going to be most expensive
Mt pleasant/west ashley are going to be next
James island next
Then summerville/north chas

But if you're paying 2k a month you can live anywhere in charleston for that haha

[2Times]

I'm SCs newest resident I made the move over the weekend to Mt. Pleasant. Now I need to find a good shop
Do you guys have meets?

[N3m3sis]

Congrats!

Join "charleston BMWCCA" via facebook, i have not been to any myself, but was just creeping to see if there were any pics of your car and came across your "what else do you do for fun" thread, if you still boulder, hit up coastal climbing, im in there about 3/4 times a week

Also cars and coffee is pretty good on saturday morning also over in mt p

[2Times]

Originally Posted by N3m3sis

Congrats!

Join "charleston BMWCCA" via facebook, i have not been to any myself, but was just creeping to see if there were any pics of your car and came across your "what else do you do for fun" thread, if you still boulder, hit up coastal climbing, im in there about 3/4 times a week

Also cars and coffee is pretty good on saturday morning also over in mt p

I will definitely have to check out cars and coffee... it was pretty fun back in Mass. Nice! I'll have to check out coastal climbing... I haven't been in about a month, stupid move got in the way.

This is me if you guys see a black e92 (Mass plates, front and back lol), say hi!

[FacilityGangsta]

I live in North Charleston in a cool area called Park Circle. It is convenient to West Ashely, North Charleston, Mt. Pleasant and Downtown. I am in sales/operations so I need to be on an interstate in minutes. I live at a one year old complex called The Flats at Mixson. Check it out! Good rates and amenities.

[Muwiee]

Ladson area isn't bad either. Can rent standalone houses 3-4 bedroom for about 1600/mo.

[N3m3sis]

Yay i have another twin haha! Minus wheels. So many black e92's here

[2Times]

Originally Posted by N3m3sis

Yay i have another twin haha! Minus wheels. So many black e92's here

I'd think that there would be more white ones with this heat
So when/where is the BMW meet?

[Get lit]

Originally Posted by 2Times

I'd think that there would be more white ones with this heat
So when/where is the BMW meet?

I'm down if anyone wants to get a group meet together sometime!

[N3m3sis]

Id come hang out

[2Times]

Cars and Coffee in Mount Pleasant was pretty sweet this morning, only 2 other BMWs that I saw. You guys down for that as a meet some time?

[Get lit]

Originally Posted by 2Times

Cars and Coffee in Mount Pleasant was pretty sweet this morning, only 2 other BMWs that I saw. You guys down for that as a meet some time?

I'd be down to meet up there! Just need a heads up when you head over to it!

[jk315]

Originally Posted by Get lit

I'd be down to meet up there! Just need a heads up when you head over to it!

Summerville here with a red 335i. Anyone know of someone or a shop that does interior stuff. My passenger side door grab/handle is melting and looks like doo doo. I don't know if the 3m Carbon Fiber wraps they make could be done here to cover it up or just need a new one. Either way I hate doing door panel stuff, have done it before with other cars and just rather pay someone to do mine. Any help would be appreciated! Pics for reference below..

[Get lit]

Originally Posted by jk315

Summerville here with a red 335i. Anyone know of someone or a shop that does interior stuff. My passenger side door grab/handle is melting and looks like doo doo. I don't know if the 3m Carbon Fiber wraps they make could be done here to cover it up or just need a new one. Either way I hate doing door panel stuff, have done it before with other cars and just rather pay someone to do mine. Any help would be appreciated! Pics for reference below..

Just order a new handle to replace it. It's pretty easy to remove door panel and replace the handle! I just did some work on my drivers door! If you need some help let me know, I'd be glad to give you a hand with it!

[jk315]

don't ya have to like melt the handle off or something? And yeah man I'd def be open to you helping me out brother. Much appreciated.

[Get lit]

Originally Posted by jk315

don't ya have to like melt the handle off or something? And yeah man I'd def be open to you helping me out brother. Much appreciated.

Yea some you do have to melt the new one on. I have the tool for it. I'll pm you my contact #.