The Most Dangerous Game is... APARTMENTS!

I'm not sure if I'll ever really have a handle on how to go about finding an apartment to sublet for the summer, but I'm doing my best, mainly with Craigslist. The truth is, though, I don't even know where to begin... prices vs. square footage vs. neighborhoods, etc. And don't even get me started on what it's going to entail once I've found a place. I saw some guide in New York Magazine that mentioned having all sorts of financial information available and ready to go. Right...

Any advice on the topic would be appreciated. I'm looking at you anonymous commenter; you may be the sole reader I have left after my extended absence.