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Posted by passionates27 @passionates27, May 21, 2020

Hello, I moved here from MD a month ago and will be working at Mayo clinic downtown and St. Mary's campus June 1st. I've been looking for a place but with no luck, does anyone have any recommendations? I would prefer my own space since I have my stuff from home but open to renting a decent sized room for a reasonable price.

Thank you

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passionates27 | @passionates27 | May 23, 2020
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@kiehlsa

I never hear my next door neighbors. I will sometimes hear the pitter-patter of my upstairs neighbor's kids if they run in the apartment, but that's only occasionally. The one thing I will say is that Timberland isn't too far from the fire station, so now that I'm home I will say that I realize the fire trucks go by a few days a week during the day. I've never heard them at night (maybe they don't use sirens at night?) I have been sleeping with ear plugs since college, so it's just habit to me to wear them. I don't wear them because the building is loud; it just feels weird to not have them when I'm sleeping.

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Ohhhh boy, that's no biggie I'm a big fan of earplugs too but I'm always nervous I might not hear the fire alarm if I plug my ears at night lol. When you have some free time, I'll appreciate you showing me around town and maybe some of your favorite places to visit. Haven't really made friends since leaving MD and would be grateful if you're up for it😊

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William | @student3342 | May 23, 2020
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@passionates27

Ohhhh boy, that's no biggie I'm a big fan of earplugs too but I'm always nervous I might not hear the fire alarm if I plug my ears at night lol. When you have some free time, I'll appreciate you showing me around town and maybe some of your favorite places to visit. Haven't really made friends since leaving MD and would be grateful if you're up for it😊

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@kiehlsa @passionates27
I'd also be happy to make new friends. Perhaps, after COVID becomes less of an issue, the 3 of us could meet for Vietnamese food? I have never been to Pho Tai, but it sound like it could be good. Feel free to PM me if you want.

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Sarah Kiehl | @kiehlsa | May 28, 2020
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@student3342

@kiehlsa @passionates27
I'd also be happy to make new friends. Perhaps, after COVID becomes less of an issue, the 3 of us could meet for Vietnamese food? I have never been to Pho Tai, but it sound like it could be good. Feel free to PM me if you want.

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@passionates27 @student3342 That would be great! I like making new friends 🙂

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csmiller74 | @csmiller74 | May 29, 2020

Hello, I'm not sure about your time frame but I will have a lower level apartment finished by August 1st if interested. Please let me know if you'd like to discuss further.

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csmiller74 | @csmiller74 | May 29, 2020
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@kiehlsa

I agree with @heartfelt01 -- there is no reasonably priced housing in Rochester, even renting a room can be outrageously priced sometimes. The closer you are to downtown, generally, the more expensive it gets. Not sure what your price range is, but I currently live at Timberland Heights in NW Rochester in a 1 bedroom and really enjoy it here. Expect to pay around $1K a month here though for a 1 bed by the time your utilities are included (Our rent is $877, plus water/sewer/admin fees, plus $55 in internet, a $15/month pet rent, and $50-80 in electricity (also your heat/AC)) . They're very prompt to follow up maintenance requests, which I appreciate since I haven't had that from any other landlord.

I've heard The Gates is still pretty sketchy, so I wouldn't recommend living there.

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Hello, I just noticed your post. I've lived in Rochester for about 17 years now. I've recently purchased a home in Slaterly Park and finishing my lower level to rent come August 2020. I'm wondering how best to get the word out to research/ Mayo students I will have a 1/2 bedroom newly remodeled apartment available? Do you have ideas?

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passionates27 | @passionates27 | May 29, 2020
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@kiehlsa

@passionates27 @student3342 That would be great! I like making new friends 🙂

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😊😊😊, sounds like a plan!

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passionates27 | @passionates27 | May 29, 2020

Thanks everyone, I found a place and just in time for my start date! Wishing everyone a safe and relaxing weekend😊

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passionates27 | @passionates27 | May 29, 2020
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@csmiller74

Hello, I'm not sure about your time frame but I will have a lower level apartment finished by August 1st if interested. Please let me know if you'd like to discuss further.

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Hello, thanks for the info but I found a place just in time! Will pass this along if I see anyone looking for a place

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csmiller74 | @csmiller74 | May 29, 2020

I'd truly appreciate it. It will be a very new, clean and reasonably priced space. Thank you and best wishes! My phone number is 507-269-0599. Who ever is interested can text me and I'd be happy to send them more info!

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jswanson1519 | @jswanson1519 | Jun 2, 2020

Hi! I have an apartment suite in my house about 5 minutes from downtown, available after August 1st. I'm renting out the top floor of my house, which I have set up as an apartment suite with a bedroom, sitting room/office, and bathroom, which would be your personal space. Your space comes fully furnished with a bed, desk, sofa, TV, and ample closet space! I would ask that you sign a 12 month lease. I'm a graduate student at the Mayo Clinic studying immunology. Look forward to hearing from you if you're interested!
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