As thousands of impending college grads planning their next move, a recent report from Apartments.com and CareerRookie.com says that they should look at Balimore. Charm City was ranked No. 9 on the sites' joint list of the "Top 10 Best Cities for Recent Colege Graduates."
The two websites say they decided to do the report because while choosing the best place to settle down can be a daunting decision, the current economic climate have raised the stakes. The report is intende to provide recent graduates with a reliable resource during a time when they are making "real-world" decisions
"Many new grads are feeling the pressure of deciding where to live after college," says Tammy Kotula, public relations and promotions manager, Apartments.com. "Finding an affordable apartment and a good job may determine where to live, but it's also important to look at cities offering the culture and lifestyle these young adults enjoy. With so many factors to consider, we want to provide new grads with a reliable resource to help them make informed decisions about these important next steps."
The report looks at the number of entry-level job openings, rental prices for one-bedroom apartments and most popular resident populations of young adults. Baltimore's $1041 average rental price for a one-bedroom apartment, combined with the availability of entry-level positions in sales, customer service, and management.
Source: Apartment.com/CareerRookie.com
Writer: Walaika Haskins