I'm about to start IOE in CVG. I just found my own room for $400 in Richmond Hill. One block away from the bus and two from lots of shops and resturants. Pretty safe part too. I'm just going to stick it out in JFK, as I've always wanted to live in a big city, at least for awhile. Its up to you if you want to share a room with beds or want a private room and pay a little. Since I really have no other place to live right now, the later is my plan. Check out Crewcommute.com or crashpads.com for some ideas. Hope I can help out, since I can answer the question asked