So I have finally decided to go back to school and finish my degree.
I had originally thought about staying here in Topeka and commuting, but the way gas prices are now, $150 a week in gas just doesn't make economical sense, so I'm looking to move to Manhattan instead. My problem is that my online searches for houses and apartments have been pretty frustrating. Everything is far less detailed than when I was looking for places in Lawrence, so I was hoping some of you would have advice on where to keep away from and what the good places might be. I don't get to Manhattan very often except to see family, and the place has changed so much in the last few years, I hoped some of the more recent residents would have suggestions.
What I'm looking for:
1 bedroom preferred as I don't have any roommates.
I have a 2 year old lab, around 50 pounds, so it's a deal breaker for any place that won't accept pets her size. Also a 1 br house with a yard would be ideal, but I don't think these are all that common.
Close to campus is good, but I'd consider further away.
Close to aggieville or things like that are not important to me.
Price I'm looking to keep under 650 a month or so.
I'm starting back in the fall semester, so August leases are fine, but something starting in June/July is also workable for me.
Any help is greatly appreciated, TIA.