Originally Posted by EnNuages

Can one find a studio apartment for $700 that's not too ghetto?

No.

Are there any Super Walmarts or similar cheap grocery stores around?

No, I honestly don't know if NYC has any walmarts.. I never knew walmarts existed until I went upstate for college. but, you will find everything you will ever need within a block or two of where you live, wherever that may be in the 5 boroughs.

Do you have to drive forever or ride a train to get to work?

depends on where u live, but the MTA provides bus service right from the terminals to manhattan and several different parts of queens, from which you can walk or transfer to the subway (for free!). i personally really wouldnt recommend driving.

thanks