Comments on: How I Saved $1,700 By Being a Craigslist Subletting Nomad

By: G.E. Miller

G.E. Miller — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 21:05:16 +0000

Awesome story! Congrats. Lock that deal in long term!

By: Joseph

Joseph — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 19:12:30 +0000

I know I’m late to this post, but I have a pretty great situation right now – all because of Craigslist. I just moved to NYC a couple months ago and stayed with family and friends for awhile. As I thought about renting my own place, I was disgusted (and still am) by the cost of rent in NYC. I found a room in a shared apartment for $325 per month with awesome roommates on Craiglist. Granted, I looked at 5 places before I found the right spot, but it was worth it. It’s above a bar on a busy street, so I had to get used to some extra noise, but I’m saving almost half my income, I can stay indefinitely, and I’m a mere 20-30 minutes from midtown Manhattan on the train. I beat New York.

By: Michigan Girl

Michigan Girl — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 19:55:31 +0000

I just finalized a place today to live- that I found on CL. I will be saving $85 in my monthly budget. The rent is $50 cheaper than my current place and there is a gym for all residents(can cancel my gym membership of $35/mo!) I am very excited about this move!

By: stephanie

stephanie — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 06:48:08 +0000

This is an awesome story. I’m moving to Chicago in a little over a year, and if I don’t find an apartment right away I might have to try this! I do have a couple friends in the area though, so hopefully I can find a place before I wear out my welcome in their homes.

By: Shaun Connell

Shaun Connell — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 08:32:28 +0000

Hahaha, nice story. That sounds like a complete blast, especially if one doesn’t have a wife/family yet. I might have to try it just because…

By: Craig

Craig — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 20:32:34 +0000

Great story, that’s awesome that your company gave you 1 month’s housing. Helps out a lot. I had a similar situation. When I started my new job, I was expecting a few weeks to allow to find housing, and they said either right away or they would find someone else. I was looking through the craigslist route and was about to do it. I got lucky that I was able to stay at a friend apt for 3 weeks before finally moving into an apartment. Saved me even more money.

By: Rob

Rob — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 15:57:14 +0000

Craigslist is my go-to site when I need to move. I moved from NYC to a Midwest college town for work last Summer. By subletting for three months I was able to pay <$300/mo including ALL utilities. And instead of driving my SUV back when gas prices were around $4.50/gallon, I bought a used bike (also on craigslist) and rode everywhere. Sure, I was sleeping on a futon, but I was able to save around 70% of my income because my expenses were so low.

By: Trevor

Trevor — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 13:31:09 +0000

I am currently living on an air mattress in my cousins computer room during the week, while my wife and daughter live in our house 104 miles away. I know when she will graduate from school, but don’t know when she will find a job, hence the air mattress situation. I’m not quite a nomad to the extent that you were, but I do live out of a suitcase/backpack during the week.

By: Nate @ Money Young

Nate @ Money Young — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 04:31:56 +0000

G.E. I moved into my place in october, as soon as I moved in I knew I wanted to move out. I’ve been waiting for June ever since.

I used Craigslist to find a roommate. I came across a few crazies, but the one I found is a lot like me, so it’s worked out well.

I’m glad your situation worked out well.

-Nate