As recently reported, thousands of college graduates are flocking to the streets in search of jobs and apartments. Yesterday Apartments.com and CBcampus revealed the top ten best cities for college graduates.

If you’re headed to Philadelphia, Boston and New York, you’re in good standings when it comes to finding a job. Affording the rent? Not so much.

The average 1 bedroom apartment in NYC will set you back a whooping $1,520 a month. In Boston it will cost you $1,343.

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Based on info regarding entry- level job openings, rental prices for one-bedroom apartments and large resident populations of young adults in their early 20s, the study found the following cities to be the best places to start life.


Top 10 Best Cities for                                   Average Rent for 1 Bedroom Apt.
Recent College Graduates:
1. Philadelphia                                                                     $962
2. Boston                                                                             $1,343
3. New York                                                                         $1,520
4. Phoenix                                                                            $741
5. Chicago                                                                           $1,029
6. Dallas-Fort Worth                                                            $755
7. Los Angeles                                                                     $1,435
8. Houston                                                                           $778
9. Detroit                                                                              $699
10. Atlanta                                                                            $773