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He got a deal because he was on the ground and fluent in Spanish and was able to negotiate. He is on the forum so if he wants he will chime in. Are you just looking for a room in an apartment or an apartment for yourself? Month to month is gonna be hard to rent your own apartment and much more expensive, but a shared place is easy and cheap and more fun IMO. I wouldn't get a place in advance, just stay in hotels/hostels until u find the perfect place.