depends on what you are looking for...
I just moved down to pop, and i have a nice place in the `old market? right downtown Puerto Plata. Its a studio and furnished, water, hydro, and cable included, close to everything but `English?.I do not know alot of spanish and i am doing fine. Right now their is one avalaible, and another, one soon...great landlord, good neighbours, and two gringas. My friend and i live here, and if your balanced we can help you out with getting to know the town. I am brand new to pop, and i feel safe here, Its 6000 pesos a month, roughly 200 us. You can keep in touch with me when you get closer to your moving date.