APARTMENT HUNTING in colorado (10+ apt tours, prices, size, pros & cons) *moving diaries ep2*

[@Alex_Elise]

wait omg, i'm so stoked this video is receiving so much love !!🫶🏼🥹 almost to 10k views TYSM!!! pls don't forget to sub for more 💞

[@papitacriolla69]

the city framed in the window is so cute :') congrats Alex ily

[@Alex_Elise]

@@papitacriolla69 thank you bb girl!!! come visit 🥹🥲♥️ love you long time

[@rachelfurman553]

My jaw DROPPED

[@tahteebayy]

I am moving to Denver in the summer! Thanks for this video , I am nervous and excited

[@Alex_Elise]

omg, Denver is amazing, you're going to love it!!!

[@Alex_Elise]

i burned my lip so just ignore that part lol but so excited to finally REVEAL OUR APARTMENT 💞💞🥰🎉 also.. MY APARTMENT TOUR IS UP!!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/eGaooGaDfc2hj8k

[@Dannii97]

Can’t wait to watch the nxt vlog to see how you styled the apartment. Your styling is always amazing ✨

[@Alex_Elise]

aw so glad you think so!!! can't wait to show yall more 🥲💞

[@ArielaNyvia]

I moved to Colorado Springs from New York and similarly NY is very much like CA in terms of pricing for apartments and getting less for your money. However, in Colorado, you def. get luxury living for a fraction of the price. I find the natives in CO find it offensive when I mention how affordable / cheap the cost of living is here. Coming from a big city and living in Manhattan where our rent ranges from $2-6,000 for a box is such a huge difference! I'm sure you can relate. I vlogged my moving journey and recently my apartment hunting journey as well. We found an apartment complex here with EVERYTHING back in March. But since our lease is up soon, we recently wanted to look around the COSprings on foot to see what they had to offer and there are TONS. My husband and I prefer COSprings over Denver because Denver can be more "city like" and reminded us too much of NY...plus our Mountain Views in COSprings is UNBEATABLE. Try checking out what it's like living over here. I suggest visiting for sure. I think you would like it over Denver city or their burbs as well. The Springs has so much to offer.. it's a mix. Since we have been here 8mo we are now re-thinking CO due to us being over the cold and may be considering TX or CA next. It's November and even with 350 days of sun, it is colder than NY at the moment as the weather is becoming a downside to us. We were told it gets "cold late February / March" which is what we thought too but this November is feeling worse than NY January winters lately. Currently NY is warmer right now... and don't get me wrong NY has its downsides with gloomy winters starting in January with no sun which is super depressing. (caused seasonal depression for us and most). We also moved here for church community which has been such a blessing. Check out COSprings when you can and what it has to offer because it is still BEAUTIFUL and a gem of a place with affordable luxury living as you like. I VLOGGED my experience so you can check that out if it helps. Loved this video and I'll be praying for your journey xx ⛰☀🤎🙏

[@Alex_Elise]

omg i loved reading your comment and experience, thanks so much for sharing! im so glad you found a place that works for y'all! i actually did live in CO springs for 2 months in 2018 when i nannied for a family and enjoyed it! it's just a tad too suburban and family like for me! we do really love a big city hehe. i love colorado springs tho!!! it's gorgeous! you're so right about the locals finding it offensive 🤣 I get it, I actually paid $1400 for two bedroom back in 2019 in Lakewood, CO! I don't know why some take it personally though. at the end of the day, almost every single city has gone up in cost-of-living! it's all relative! i hear you about the winters! that's gonna take some adjusting for sure. i'll say this tho - it's either seasonal depression or just flat out depression from lacking community. winters are always rough for me regardless of the weather, so im excited to be with friends this year around! i actually don't find it to be too cold right now and am really enjoying this weather but that's likely cuz it's my first time hahah😆 my best friends have been living here for 4/5 years and have mentioned that the winters have gotten less intense and now occur later in the year. thank god for the lots of sunshine!!! anyway, youre so sweet! i wanna check out your vlogs. hope you stick along for the journey 🥲🫶🏼 and if you ever need advice on cali- hmu! if you're into smaller city living, there's definitely some doable places out there!

[@clarar2187]

Happy for you that you found a place you loved! I moved from SD to Denver too a few years ago (born in raised in Idaho though) 😊

[@madisonthemagnificent2318]

I was born and raised in Colorado Springs and both my parents and my extended family (including my husband) are from SoCal! I lived in Orange County for two years after highschool before moving back home. I love CO! Life here is just slower and cozier! I also felt like I would never be able to live on my own or buy a home in CA so Colorado for the win! Definitely check out the Springs too😊

[@Alex_Elise]

aw what took you to OC? glad you made it back and followed your heart!! CO springs is a beautiful place to be able to call home 💞 i lived there for 2 months in 2018 while doing workaway!!! loved it!

[@lakesideprez]

Loved the video! I am starting a new apartment search in Denver and have a lot of the same criteria as you. Somehow I knew my current apartment would be featured lol it was the third one

[@Alex_Elise]

omg that’s insane!! I hope you find a spot you love! thanks for the love

[@libradivinelyguided3181]

I’m happy you found a place , I’m moving to Colorado the beginning of next year

[@Alex_Elise]

tysm!!! and that's amazing! where from? good luck on your move 💞🫶🏼 its a beautiful city!!!

[@HiiipowerDanni]

never thought to move to CO, but you seem dope. You were randomly suggested to me. Keep creating.

[@Alex_Elise]

CO has so much to offer!! thanks for the compliment & words of encouragement - hope to see more of you in the comments 💞

[@shanesw0rld]

From Cali too and moved out to Denver like 2 years ago

[@rachelfurman553]

As someone who just moved back home to Denver from SD, welcome 🥰🥰 I forgot how cold cold actually is 😅

[@Alex_Elise]

omg same! i forgot how cold coldness is in general 🤣🤣 how do you feel about Denver vs SD?

[@rachelfurman553]

@@Alex_Elise I grew up here so it will always be home but I miss ca weather baddd right now. A lot has changed but the vibe is similar to socal but a bit more casual. you’ll probably enjoy being able to get around a little easier to different areas! I found I was always driving a while to get anywhere in SD, traffic is similar now though sadly. Summers are the best, make sure you go to red rocks!! Let me know if you need any recs for food anything to do ❤

[@Desirae-Nicole]

0:19 those mountains are BREATHTAKING😱❤️ where is that?

[@Alex_Elise]

that's on i70 in colorado!!!🥰🥰💞

[@SimonReadz]

Good luck with everything! I'm about to move to Denver from Arvada, CO and I think I want to start my own channel soon :)

[@Alex_Elise]

that’s awesome, I’d love to see your channel when it’s up and running! 🫶🏼

[@taylorbrown8329]

Wow this video just made me realize how much I’m getting ripped off for my south Denver apartment 😢 I’m so happy for you though that you found a great option and your city view is amazing!! I pay $1850 for a two bedroom/1050 sqft. for a place south of cherry creek but I have no washer and dryer and the interior is nowhere near as nice as all of the places you showed and we have tons of maintenance issues. Also just an fyi most complexes here will try to add a minimum of $200 monthly when your lease renewal comes around. Hopefully that doesn’t happen for you!

[@Alex_Elise]

omg noooo!! no washer dryer at all in the building? i will say that's okay for a 2 bedroom though!!! it all depends on if you're willing to downgrade size wise! thanks for the heads up & sweet comment of support 🫶🏼💞

[@taylorbrown8329]

@ true! I did have to compromise on some things to get that square footage at that price. At the end of the day I’m just happy to live near our beautiful mountains. Welcome to Denver 😎

[@djblackruss]

Future reference drive the area around a potential apt to get a feel for the area. If you don’t like it then you don’t apply

[@Alex_Elise]

💯💯💯 yes! we spent a few days just driving around and exploring neighborhoods before touring

[@amyfaurote1488]

I love your apartment! I'm so glad you guys found a good home. Peace 🕊️

[@Alex_Elise]

eeeep, thanks amy! we're so happy! 🥹

[@shellycottrell433]

Sending happy vibes for your new journey congratulations to finding somewhere u both love I hope you many happy times ahead ❤

[@Alex_Elise]

aw such sweet words, thank you!💞

[@waitingforlily]

I was born in colorado and i still live here lol. Have so much fun and it will be a big switch from California lol 😭

[@Alex_Elise]

@waitingforlily we're loving it so far!!!! any locals suggestions, i'm open to it!

[@terry_da_toad2]

I'm from colorado and soon will be moving from the southmetro area to the county on denver (really not that far from where I am) and I'm excited but I also have to have a roommate because it's so expensive but, at least the min wage is higher in Denver! Anyway I'm so happy for you, hope you enjoy Denver, and get to see the amazing things we have to offer haha!

[@Alex_Elise]

totally get that!!! if it weren't for my partner, i'd def have to have a roomate too. thanks so much for the sweet words! im so excited to get to know more of this beautiful city :') always open to a locals' suggestions!!!

[@terry_da_toad2]

@ ofc yeah I’m not as well versed in Denver but I know that the first chipotle is near DU’s campus

[@shanesw0rld]

Coming out here from SoCal - it’s still expensive but not as expensive and you get a better deal with your money imo

[@Alex_Elise]

💯💯💯

[@WeedCat333]

As a wheelchair user, finding an ADA apartment is SO HARD because they get rented to people who don’t need the accessibility. As a PSA: please take that into consideration when looking at an ada apartment. If you don’t need the accessibility please don’t take them away from someone who does.

[@Alex_Elise]

@@WeedCat333 thank you for your comment, and while I had similar sentiments about feeling strange for potentially taking up that space, i'm sorry for not sharing that in the video. i 100% agree with you ♥️

[@shanesw0rld]

How exciting ❤

[@Alex_Elise]

thank you!! we're stoked 😭😭😭

[@s4mh528]

baby you're not gonna have a really cold night in the summer in denver. no need to worry about that.

[@Alex_Elise]

💀💀💀💀💯 facts tbh lol

[@Nafrey95]

congrats!!

[@Alex_Elise]

@@Nafrey95 thank you nate!!! 🫶🏼💞

[@LaraRome]

🫶🏻✨

[@Alex_Elise]

♥️♥️♥️

[@cookiepolar5433]

We need a new leader to

[@Alex_Elise]

not sure i follow !🥺

[@solumefood]

The looking down at the feet between shots is giving me motion sickness

[@Alex_Elise]

@@solumefood noted!

[@itsscaeleycx]

a minute in and you want under $1900??? GOODLUCK! denver is fucking expensive. usually $2000 minimum or more

[@Alex_Elise]

girl i GOT under $1900 and been paying it since i moved in! pays to know how to look for the deals! ☺️ denver is expensive compared to other midwest states for sure, but not as expensive as socal

[@carleyco]

Man I would feel so unsafe in golden triangle, highlands, or cap hill, Denver Cap Hill isn’t the same walking scene as it used to be, but I could also be wrong! I’ve avoided downtown for the past year or two but maybe it’s better now, but just stay safe! If you venture out of the Denver metro area, I think it’s better 😂 don’t let the people fool you, it’s expensive to live and park there, and there are lots of homeless people and construction. Stolen cars too 😭 But welcome to Denver!! I’ve lived in Colorado all my life, I think it’s the best place in the US to be 😊 I hope you like it here!

[@Bearruins]

Really wish ppl would stop moving to co, also you said an apt felt “really downtowny” most you showed were around, by or literally downtown..

[@Alex_Elise]

@Bearruins embarassing/rude ass comment for no reason girl..city nationalism is weird lol you don't own colorado. imagine if america suddenly took our rights to move around to different states? is that what you want...? literally what lol. & not that i'm obligated to help your brain understand, but there's neighborhoods in downtown denver....some will be on the outskirts, on roads that don't feel as busy and are more residential feel. i can use whatever adjective i want to describe the apartments and you have the free will to move on and not comment passive shit. dique "also," just to add more rude context to your comment 💀💀

[@-Nikoli-]

​@@Alex_Elise Its just people trying to gatekeep success and comfort. Il never understand

[@sterlingmarshel6299]

I love the gatekeeper comments of people who think they "own" the state. people can and will move whenever they want -

[@waitingforlily]

i love seeing ppl wanna move to CO