yep. I have an urban post work route. Usually includes a few alleyways and housing ( ie quite ) areas and a few fun bits ( grass banks etc). I'm no expert but you could probably pick somthing up cheap on ebay or s/h in classifieds. Wouldn't need to be cromo if your not riding parks. Could still handle bmx tracks ok.
Something half decent. Don't get me wrong there are much better bikes if your really into them.
half decent –
http://www.winstanleysbmx.com/product/7890/Eastern_MetalHead_Bike_2006
cheap –
http://www.winstanleysbmx.com/product/10274/Felt_Base_Bike_2007
ebay for a bargain. I think 1990's freestyle bikes are pretty heavy.
Typically riding one involves pedalling and pumping it from side to side and then coasting , then repeat. That's how I ride anyways.