If money isnt so bad, flats Ocean village. I dont know your finances or if indeed you like boats but that is the nicest place in Soutahmpton.

www.rightmove.com they have a section for Ocean Village and actually southampton so you can look at prices etc.

Not that I am ever one for upsetting a bank manager! Other than that the bars are nice. When you are here, have a trip to Lymington. Its so much nicer and can be driven there in less than an hour.