I have what has been hinted as an upcoming job offer that requires moving to NYC within a few weeks. While I'm hoping there might be a small relocation, I'm not counting on it especially in this market.

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1. Naomie MateusJanuary 13,2025 at 4:07AM UTC

   Facebook market, liquidation stores, home department stores. Staying in Jersey is cheaper.

2. AnonymousJanuary 13,2025 at 11:32AM UTC

   NYC girl here! Try renting in Jersey near a PATH train where you won’t need a car JC, Hoboken), western side of upper Manhattan (Morningiside heights, Washington Hts, Inwood). Or in Queens, past LIC, like Sunnyside or Astoria, all accessible to Manhattan via subway. Check Craigslist's, spread the word on Facebook or perhaps LinkedIn. Maybe check streeteasy.com. Good luck!

3. AnonymousJanuary 13,2025 at 6:51PM UTC

   If you aren't able to secure an apt prior to the move, look into airbnb's to atleast get you there.

4. SusanJanuary 14,2025 at 1:51PM UTC

   i suggest looking at FurnishedFinder.com extended stay (like airbnb) mid term rentals

5. AnonymousJanuary 14,2025 at 6:20PM UTC

   Thank you and I've added to my list!

6. AnonymousJanuary 14,2025 at 4:47PM UTC

   find someone who might need a housesitter for a period of time.

7. Pamela PattonJanuary 14,2025 at 5:47PM UTC

   Look for a sublet. Many theater people go out on tour and need someone to maintain their apartment.

8. maria roseJanuary 14,2025 at 6:17PM UTC

   You have been given several good options to find hopefully a reasonably housing option, especially since you imply that this job opportunity is a temporary move in career moves. You will save substantial costs in housing if you look for housing options outside the immediate NYC ( Manhattan) if it’s possible for you to commute using the available public transportation options—depending on the time of the needed commute after work hours schedule—I mention this because NYC ( Manhattan) may be a 24/7/365 place but certain public transportation options are not, plus you need to not be annoyed by the commute time effect on your time. Otherwise, if you must stay inside the boundaries of NYC ( Manhattan) , your best affordable housing options is a shared space short term rental and make sure you detail read the lease terms. There’s no such thing as affordable rent housing in NYC ( Manhattan) unless you’re making over 6 figure income.

9. AnonymousJanuary 14,2025 at 6:20PM UTC

   Thank you so much for the ideas! Bookmarking the sites to research further!

10. Mich.Fr.January 14,2025 at 7:11PM UTC

    Check out leasebreaker to find a sublet. Also, look at local FB pages. I see sublet listings all the time in NYC.

11. Kristen SteinerJanuary 16,2025 at 1:32PM UTC

    There are furnished rental apartments for business people posted temporarily to New York; my cousin's son is leasing a one-bedroom in a building of such units. I don't know the search terms, but you should be able to find them. Otherwise I second the other comments. Theater sublets -- I myself got a three-month sublet from a dancer going on a road show of a Broadway musical. I'm confident you can find a place.

12. AnonymousJanuary 18,2025 at 1:31PM UTC

    Air BNB outside of NYC, perhaps Jersey City or Hoboken, NJ is also a possibility.

13. JulieJanuary 19,2025 at 11:01PM UTC

    Try The Listings Project! It's how I got submitters for my apt Leasebreaker wasn't fruitful for me, but TLP is fab. If you're into animals you could also try something like Trusted Housesitters our Mind My House (I'm using these as I roadtrip across the country; you might even find one that is a month+ long). Another option is FurnishedFinder; it started as a site for traveling nurses, but you can use it no matter your profession. Good luck!