Renting in bayside area in Melb before buying

Hi All,
. We are thinking of renting in the bayside area in Melb before buying.We found a school we like - black rock primary.
But we are having problem finding to rent around that location as its quite expensive so we are looking at renting in Mentone or Cheltenham. But we are worried about the traffic in the morning to this school and back.
If anyone is leaving in this area is the traffic bad in the morning? Especially nepean highway

Any advices would be greatly appreciatedTha ks

 

you tried google maps? usually pretty accurate on travel times. just make sure you set the "arrive by" time

 

Thanks JL1 . I did of course used google map but wanted to know what the reality is with travelling times in that area in the mornings.
Also i couldnt see any where to set arrival time

 

click this drop down then you'll get an option to enter a time

 

I live in beaumaris at black rock end and hardly ever use nepean highway. Beach rd normally always has good traffic flow outside the work peaks , 7-9, 4-6
Driving around mentone around school drop offs is a nightmare though

 

Nepean Hwy and Beach Td are both busy during peak hour. But the area is lovely and well worth the extra costs of rent.

 

Thanks for all the help.
We have been trying and applying to rent but its been difficult though. Will anyone know any good agent i can talk to to help me find a decent 3 bedroom around the bay area?
Its quite difficult for us as we don't live in the area at the moment and having to drive for inspection is a nightmare (especially with kids)
Thanks in Advance

 

Agree, have been to 4-5 opens in past month looking to rent between chelsea-Mentone each house/unit 20-30+ ppl applying

To pricey in my opinion to buy unfortunately or I would be, driving Can be a pain at certain hours

 

Ray White Cheltenham

 

Joynz
Im still waiting for your advice on those boards with the glue on them.....!