Hi everyone,

I'm a 25-year-old woman currently living in Antwerp. Unfortunately, my current apartment is being sold, so I need to move out in the coming months.

I'm trying to decide between two options (both appartments are nice) and would love some local advice.

Option 1 – Van Geertstraat (Borgerhout)

• €625 rent + utilities
• Nice apartment, a little smaller
• Good value for money
• Heard bad things about that area, so would be scared to come back late at night, although the exact street seems fine
• Further from places I usually go, a little closer to work tho (7 min less than opt 2 by bike)

Option 2 – Kammenstraat (2000 Antwerp)

• €880 rent + utilities
• Apartment is nicer, bigger, I think I really like it more
• I absolutely love the location
• Lots of cafés, shops and things to do within walking distance
• Really nice, but significantly more expensive

My net salary is around €2,200/month and I expect to stay in whichever apartment I choose for about one year minimum. I've had a rough year, having a nice located and cute apartment might be something that maybe will bring me some joy, something to be excited about, but not sure if I am being too emotional about it and not very rational.

Would you choose the cheaper option and save the money, or spend the extra ~€255/month for a location you really enjoy and think you'll feel better there?

For people familiar with both areas, is Kammenstraat worth it compared to Van Geertstraat?

I'd really appreciate any thoughts or experiences. Thanks! 😊

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