THE FIRST WEEKS
Choose convenience over perfection.
For a temporary stay, reliable internet, a practical location, heating or cooling, a usable kitchen, and easy transport may matter more than finding your final neighborhood.
SHORT-TERM RENTALS
Give yourself room to arrive before you decide.
A short-term apartment can be a useful landing point while you learn the city, visit neighborhoods, and make longer-term decisions with better information.
THE TRANSITION
Use the stay to gather evidence.
Notice your commute, noise, grocery options, building access, and how the area feels at different times of day. That experience can improve your long-term search.
THE NEXT STEP
Move from landing place to real home.
When your priorities are clearer, use the rental checklist and neighborhood guides to compare longer-term options.
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