STRESSFUL APARTMENT HUNTING IN LA ☆ Touring 6 Studios Around $2,000

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[@michaelcurrie2003]

Keep looking! 1. Don’t compromise on location. 2. Stick to your budget I know you like that minimalist modern look, but they don’t make them like they used to. Those newer buildings are typically not well made and you not only have to worry about road noise, but neighbor noise. Good luck!

[@missawful]

Yes 100, stick to the Budget 🎉❤ and good luck!!! I feel for you a lot, getting a nice appartment is sooo hard if your budget is tight... But u also u need to feel well at home so this man is right, choose a nice location where u feel right at home when u enter or see it, ok???

[@pearliqua]

I lived in the 750 sq ft Mayan unit at Lofts at NoHo Commons for over 10 years. Once you move your belongings in, there is no echo. However, if your unit faces the alley where 24 Hour Fitness is located, be prepared for a lot of noise. Early morning food deliveries for the restaurants on Lankershim are loud, with trucks slamming doors and dragging crates at dawn. At night, there’s additional noise from the bar patrons and transients coming from the Metro station. The building has a high turnover rate, with most residents staying only a year or two. The washer/dryer, dishwasher, and stove have been there since the building was constructed in the late 2000’s and fairly outdated and cheap! The gym looks nice, but the equipment is old and often malfunctions. If you are looking for something quieter and more modern, I’d recommend finding a newer apartment building with fewer than 40 units on a residential street in the area.

[@vitalyfortherecord]

woah thanks for your advice!! ❤️ really appreciate it x

[@Pandabaire3540]

OMG the prices..........

[@pablodelsegundo9502]

About the same in my city. But yeah, fucking outrageous.

[@vitalyfortherecord]

prices are pricing🫢

[@gregbell3559]

@@Pandabaire3540 have a look at Vancouver BC Canada you will be shocked

[@flazada]

Honestly, it's disgusting. Take a look at the prices in Massachusetts. My town is a basic suburb and it's over $2,000 for a two bedroom

[@Дмитрий-з2я7ш]

​@@vitalyfortherecord, привет, смотрел тебя ранее, на русскоязычном твоëм канале, вспомнил о тебе в связи пожарами в Лос-Анжелесе, и нашëл этот канал твой.) Надеюсь что ты в порядке. 😚 Если аренда в этой Калифорнии, в Лос-Анжелесе столь дорогая, то может быть тогда и есть смысл перебраться в иной город или штат, тем более сейчас, после этого пожара-то? Или-же ты "патриот Голливуда", Виталий??..

[@allisonrosinski1264]

HA I was thinking "if you get furniture then the echo will be fine...." but then I realized - I trust you with the audio thing - you are the expert! There is a reason voice actors work in small spaces with insulated walls. This was super fun to watch! Thank you for taking us with you! I wish you the very best finding your next space!

[@lol858lol]

Don’t sacrifice the neighborhood for the price, I can say that you should keep looking, but I’m not sure if you are in a hurry. Check more places in neighborhoods that you would feel safe. I speak from experience, the last place I rent I ended up paying a little bit more of what I was anticipated, but it was 100% worth it, because like you I take like 2 walks a day and I like to go groceries in a walking distance. It’s just my advice as someone that spends more of my time in my place and likes to go around my neighborhood. Hope it helps and good luck! Hope you find an awesome place you can call home! ❤

[@lolacookie453]

Ughh that curtain divider is giving hospital

[@jettjones9889]

Go for the $2079 apartment, you can get a sound blocking device for the window wall.

[@futuresailor266]

Whilst the Hollywood ones are prettiest, one of the first things you said was risking your safety - please don’t compromise that Vitaly 💛 Life is about enjoying the everyday & if you feel on edge you won’t. Keep on inspiring legend & good luck!

[@zachr5054]

The 2nd one in Hollywood is my vote. Good luck finding one that marks all of your must haves on your budget. Can't wait until you log your decision.

[@vitalyfortherecord]

thank you! it seems like everybody’s voting for the hollywood ones and i’m even more confused now :D

[@Apparently_Here]

@@vitalyfortherecord Move where you feel safe. Safety should be your number one priority. A safe, quiet neighborhood is worth the money.

[@MateoQuixote]

For me the Hollywood apartment was by far the best. That being said I'm one of those people who doesn't like the valley but even aside from that it was the prettiest, best layout, most character, and most interesting.

[@bsablosky]

Keep looking, you'll find something.

[@RafaelTorresLA]

Ugh apartment hunting in LA is *the* worst! I love the last place. Having in unit laundry is life changing, although Lankershim Blvd (I believe that's the street) is super noisy. I know you love that area, but if you go further East, you can get more for your money. I'm now in Highland Park and it's super cute. You should consider it, we can be neighbors :)

[@kikikombucha]

As a lifelong apartment person until last year, I can help you with this (and I began sharing a BED with my first roommate that’s how bad my credit was, so I can relate to the come up!), I thought all of these had potential but the key things to look for is A) is the area and building safe? B) Can I afford this for up to two years and will I be able to SAVE so I can upgrade by my leasing terms and C) Does it feel like home? It none of these answered all of them, keep searching and manifesting legend (as I know you already know how to!) ❤

[@stephaniecolmenares9601]

Keep searching and document for us! I love this energy from you Vitaly! I’m so surprised for Hollywood it is actually doable, of course depending on what your job is. In NY, that’s almost unheard of. 😂

[@goodgirl1053]

Number 6 is the best choice 🥰

[@elysianfields504]

Definitely check out more places in the Valley or around LA, cuz NOHO is TRIPPIN with those prices for those sizes. I had a 2 bdr in NOHO and it was only $1400 and 900 sqft. This was 10 years ago but DAMN have the prices jumped. Almost 3K for something less than 700sqft should be criminal.

[@ScottieBeanZ]

Good luck bro!! God bless your Journey!! 🙌🏼

[@UnitedFrequency]

Your main challenge right now is to control the tension between your desire for sudden, uprooting change and manageable regeneration.

[@seenapanah]

The last one looks nice

[@medvetchimaxim8380]

I love the fist one , it looks cute and have all the amenities

[@JermaineJagger]

I loove studio 4!!! It has so much natural light which is perfect for filming. The outside sound of the cars will also eventually just remind you of the tides of the ocean lol i live on the top floor near a busy street and the sound shockingly can be soothing. Excited to see what u choose. #6 is also GREAT but yea Hollywood~

[@DanielGarcia-rb6qu]

Those prices are more than twice the amount here in Texas! You’ll save a lot if you move here 🙂

[@SarahS-zq8ru]

Thanks for bringing us! Im kinda just commenting this comment so you can afford the one you want.! Lol views and engagement! But love all your work!legend! ❤always want more more content, so im sure sky is the limit for you!

[@adamtrons]

The prices are so high, just for a small place. It's like you need a six figure salary just to live middle class these days. I had a roommate for a while but then you give up privacy and have to deal with their crazy behavior, not paying the bills, etc. No wonder so many people are moving out of state. Hope you find a good place to call home!

[@CuzmicTarot]

1:57 1:59 not rolling their eyes to their assholes! I just ugly laughed! 😂😂😂❤

[@ninadekoning_]

I have an apartment with high ceilings and once I had all my furniture in the echo was gone. Do with that info what you want ❤

[@loganp8741]

K i seriously love listening to your voice

[@yasssquatch]

I love the #5 Hollywood one. The brick is gorgeous, good lighting, it has little nooks for the bedroom area vs. the kitchen/eating area. The mirror closet door is great too. Is the reason it’s so cheap compared to the others the location? Is the neighborhood bad enough that you wouldn’t feel safe? Or could you plan your walks for daytime when everyone’s around?

[@ashleydunning7899]

I loved the echo apartment lol it’s gorgeous and the building was amazing it’s too bad it’s so expensive!

[@lolacookie453]

Beggars can’t be choosers so either you have to raise your budget or compromise on your list, or consider moving further into the valley and further away from LA

[@lexa_power]

If you’re open to other parts of the valley my Reseda apartment building has 575 square foot units with really nice new appliances and a nice big balcony for $1775. I don’t love the neighborhood because it’s not really close to anything but it is safe and there’s access to public transit and it comes with a parking spot in a gated lot. Nice pool/gym/hot tub.

[@draulikzonthebeat]

what apartment complex is that?

[@emilymeyers6069]

Need it- people keep telling me not to move to LA but If I move into one of these with another person then I’ll be fine

[@jcolledge88]

I really liked the last one ❤

[@CuzmicTarot]

6:02 oh see that one is suuuuper cute 6:34 - 6:44 2200 is insane considering the Square Footage. 😮😭😮‍💨🤧 7:33 I love the washer/dryer combo in the unit though! ❤

[@unknowna8056]

Around Northridge theres apartments you can look up to, idk if you like it there but good luck on your hunting! :)

[@null-bu8pc]

love the 1st variant

[@seraphinexo]

The 5 looks perfect, the neightboorhood may be ñeñeñeñeñe but the apartment looks lovely, is my favorite from all of the ones u showed 🤍 u could replace the mirror with one bigger and put it back again when the landlord comes to check 👀👀👀👀 Good luck Vitaly, your perfect apartment with a nice kitchen in a quiet neightboorhood is at 2 videos away¿

[@jonpulling]

If you have a bit more time, I'd say keep looking - finding the right apartment is like finding the right partner haha! (But maybe one is easier to get rid of than the other, if they turn out to be not so perfect after all.. haha!)

[@SarahS-zq8ru]

Here’s my suggestion, if you haven’t signed a lease yet, this is also a question of if your current situation would be willing to keep you longer, based on my experience, as a full time working artist, although i live in a very different market than LA, im pretty sure things may be similar there since covid, what i would look into : go rental hunting for commercial office or studio space. Most times the rent is way cheaper than than apartments, as there are many companies that have gone fully remote, and due to online retail, you can usually find commercial space at a fraction of the cost, no technically you cant “live” there, but you can spend 90% of your time there and you can just go home to sleep. Trust me the space you will look at will be 10x bigger and you can have the freedom depending on the landlord to do whatever you want to change the space. Your money will go further there. I suggest this as something i have done, as during covid i got a great rate and many times you can negotiate, but i made the decision to fully invest in my business and have since grown and expanded what i do by renting a commercial artist studio space, which not gonna lie, between u and i i have taken naps here, have a pullout sofa bed for times when I’m working and need to rest, but i kept my roommate and residential place i rent as I’m barely ever there, only go home to sleep and take a shower then I’m right back to my studio. The building i happened to find is where there are a lot of councilors working out of, so you can usually look that up in your search or look up artist studio rental. I wish you the best of luck! 🤞 ❤🌠✨

[@SarahS-zq8ru]

Basically if you can afford to keep your current place and add on a commercial space, you might be surprised what is out there. Or you could also look at commercial spaces that are zoned as “residential and commercial” both and live in your studio, either or… just take a look go commercial hunting and (bring us! ) and then compare all your options! 😘

[@gregbell3559]

Hollywood one, larger one

[@jcnyc55]

With enough elbow grease you can get a lot of that semen out of the carpets! Don’t let your deposit slip away! You can use that money for new stuff for your new place!

[@sgrfpprmnt]

Or a vapour vacuum cleaner. Vitaly should just learn to swallow and not spit.

[@flazada]

There are some unbelievably beautiful older homes in La. If you could get a studio and an old bungalow or in a garage or something like that that would be ideal. Absolutely beautiful. I wish you the best of luck

[@LynIsALilADHD]

Ngl....the amenities in that first building seem slightly amazing....

[@vitalyfortherecord]

they really were!

[@DSP1968]

It sounds like you have some time to keep looking, and might well find a better one. I'd stay in a neighborhood you're comfortable with, even if the apartment isn't everything you wanted.

[@Ulalafanboy]

This was me earlier this month. Wanted somwthing near Santa Monica but was able to find/afford in MidCity.

[@imranhaque4193]

In which neighborhoods did you look into? I’m looking for some apartments as well. Thank you

[@starshine311]

What up Vitaly 😎

[@MySkinnydip]

I’m late replying because I was really thinking about this. I think you should go with a place that is safest. Your walks are important! I lived on the Oregon coast for seven years and walking on the beach,sometimes in the worst weather,was almost like therapy to me. Even tho I grew up on the California coast,I didn’t like my move to Oregon. It was very hard to adjust to. I lived in Colorado Springs before that and I loved it there. I actually moved back to CS after a year of living in Oregon. But my boyfriend wanted to give Oregon a second try and I did a lot better this time. Now I live in Seattle..🙄I still walk but it’s definitely the worst state I’ve lived in. I’m either going to go back to Oregon or Colorado! Having a large space is nice but you will be buying your house in the Hollywood Hills in a few years,so just do a small,safe place for now!😘😁

[@macaccount4315]

No to Noho. Try Silverlake.

[@Spook1234-e8i]

I would choose 5

[@carvajalricardoaz]

Did you find it or still looking?

[@calboy2]

it doesn't seem like any of the options worked great for you, all were missing an element...so I would keep looking...are you looking in studio city and north Hollywood and Hollywood? i loved living in pasadena

[@pablodelsegundo9502]

#2 for me. #3 and 5 look totally haunted 😮

[@simonfinn5346]

honestly #4 is awesome but since you said the noise is terrible, #5

[@anthonyjackson7818]

I know of a 2bd bath & 1/2 in Hawthorne for $2,100 only 10 units

[@Ellshouse]

Actually the second one is really cute

окна в окна не бери, а в остальном если по твоим критериям - супер выбор получится

[@Lyric061791]

First!!!

[@vitalyfortherecord]

heyaaaa

[@UnUsUaLUwFuL]

I wish to live in Hollywood too ..🙄 but in good apartments. 😅😅😅😅 please

[@madonnawannabeecollector]

why u getting evicted all the time!?

[@calvindavis3641]

Why do you not have a Patreon started. It could be the answer to your getting an apartment in Hollywood where you prefer. In America, buying power is crucial. But the one thing I hear about living in Hollywood is people are always moving at the end of a lease. And I assume that is because the rent significantly increases, forcing one to find cheaper rents. I might be wrong, but there must be a good reason for this. Look into that. I know moving again and again is not what you want. We all want stability and I feel you deserve this after your past experiences. So ask some of your friends about that "phenomenon". Why is it that happens so frequently. I'm cheering for you Vitaly.

[@phillyblaze777]

A lot of people rent their guest or pool houses out in Calabasas and Thousand Oaks - I would try to score one of those if you don't mind being farther out. I moved from a two bedroom in Sherman Oaks to a pool house (studio loft) in Calabasas and could not have been happier living in that beautiful, safe and quiet neighborhood.

[@onetruekeeper]

That is still too much to pay for a studio.

[@Mrajtheartist]

✨⭐✨💞💖💞💖💞💖💖💞💖💞✨⭐✨

[@CuzmicTarot]

We love a good apartment hunting 🥳🥰😌🤭🤗🫶🏾🙌🏾✅ goood luck hun, also I’m definitely looking forward to seeing the updates!

[@InimicusSolitus]

Prices are insane. Here in NC we were renting a 3 bedroom / 2 bath (1000 Sq Ft) for $1400. We just bought a house and moving this week ( 2224 Sq Ft). So glad to be out of an apartment.

[@dustintheblindminnesotan]

Come move to Minneapolis, Minnesota because we are way better than California. lol 😂

[@gzmodel]

But some mace & brace yourself….you’ll be fine!

[@davidhunternyc1]

It's incredible how young people have normalized $2,000 a month for an econobox studio apartment. It's obscene. The oligarchy mocks the masses. We need nationwide rioting. I don't get it. You're young. Move in with a roommate.

[@lilacbazzi493]

To be honest....

[@malcolmschenot6352]

He said "legends" at least 25 times. Creepy.

[@CoreyJohnHeineken]

Maybe should have stayed in your own country.

[@haileyp5810]

You can say “. I’m not much of a cook!” 🩵🧡💛

[@benburns5995]

Hi Vitaly, the word you were looking for was a Guarantor or Co-signer on your lease. I would pick the Second Loft Apartment or the last one. That last one was really nice with the Brick Wall and if it is not too far from your current apartment you could just go there for your walks. You will probably have to sacrifice something so you just have to decide what is most important.

[@Velvet-historiographer-lq9iz]

❤hi ❤from Miami ❤a lot of the types of buildings like that accept previous eviction with no grantor just be honest with them even before you view so you don’t get your heart set on a unit that wants crazy deposits ❤I like the brick walls on the last apartment very nyc meets lady Gaga American horror story lolz❤but you have to love the area for sure, fingers crossed on your search and just a hint…contact local broker who advertising apartments for rent and ask them how long they have been doing apartment rentals if they say like 10 years than chances are they work with local landlords some might look past previous eviction and also might have off market rental not advertised that might be perfect for you ❤just pick your favorite neighborhood than go to apps like Zillow and than apartment for rent ❤there you will find your broker who will know where to take you

[@CrashloveXO]

Vitaly!! I sent you a message on Instagram! Theres a studio opening up on the property I live in 😊