Stuttgart apartment hunting

Stuttgart apartment hunting. Everyone says that finding a good apartment can take months. Prices are high, demand is high and supply is low. It's an owner's market. Stuttgart is, in fact, one of the most expensive cities in Germany for apartments.

We have now seen four places: two in the East and two in the West. One in the East was terrible, laminate floors and terrible balcony. The other one is very nice, spacious, good balcony, great views, but it is very far from the city center. If you work in the eastern part of the city it would be fine, but for working elsewhere it would be a hassle.

One in the West was also terrible, shitty condition, dark, although good location. The second one was much better although with it's problems. The bathroom is tiny and there's no tub. The stove is electric and the kitchen is installed (a very unGerman thing actually). Yet, it comes with a garden spot out back and although it is on the third floor the garden might not be too far away to bring dinner to to eat outside. The location is good and the price is affordable.