Originally Posted by CRJDriver

Of course NYC is expensive, but not everywhere. I'd say most crashpads are between $200-$300/month. You won't be on reserve at JFK very long, and once you hold a line your commute will be a lot easier as well, and you could almost stay at a hotel if you needed to stay for a night. Check out some of the crashpad sites on the net. You might also find some stuff on Craigslist, but usually the bulletin boards in the crew rooms have listings.