thanks everyone so far. i mentioned wayland beacuse that's the area i'd be working in and generally the type of neighborhood i'm looking for. as apoint of comparison however, my apt in chicago is in a way grungier, but slowly gentrifying area. i like the diversity, but hate the garbage. for the time being i'd be ripta-ing, on bike or foot. the idea of living/working in a more centralized area is appealing compared to the sprawl of chicago.
i certainly dont need to be right in the squre, anywehre on the east side close-ish to wayland would be fine. i do a lot of walking, bussing now so it's not particularly an issue. if there are suggestions for particular streets i should be keeping an eye out for that would be great; everything that pops up seems to be thayer, wickenden, etc.
budget is funny; i need to start out way cheap (600-750) until my roommate can move out a few months down the road. is there a possibility of short term housing?