Comments on: Can I Afford This Apartment?

By: Mad Zombie & Starfish

Mad Zombie & Starfish — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 14:48:44 +0000

If you did the math I say yes go for it. If you don’t have any children to support, why not. When I didn’t have any children to support I did fine
on my own and I made a lot less money then you. I didn’t have a
apartment that was that much money but after the rent I still had some money to
myself. You don’t have to live like a hermit. You can still have fun with a
little bit of money.
Can you answer my question please.http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;…
Thank you.

By: Whitney P

Whitney P — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 09:34:11 +0000

Yes you can! You would still have around 1,500 left to spend on food and other neccesities. I would definitely say get the apartment, doesn’t look like you’d be able to find one much cheaper then that anyways. =)

By: whoo

whoo — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 05:12:28 +0000

Risky to spend over 50% if your pay on rent. Is the $3000 before or after tax? Add up food, clothing, books and things for school, transit or gas costs, sundires (toothpaste, TP etc), phone (home? cell?), cable, insurance…..
You really need to write out how much EVERYTHING you need costs you a month to see if you can afford it.

By: Tori

Tori — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 03:14:55 +0000

I would say yes, you could definately afford this apartment, you may be a little bit tight on money though considering living expenses, but i think you can do it! i suggest maybe trying to find a room mate though to save you some cash, and living alone sucks anyways!

By: Unreason

Unreason — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 21:19:18 +0000

right now your leaving yourself only 1500 and change for food, clothing,entertainment, transportation , cell phone, phone
if your willing to live like a hermit then this is the place for you
if you like to live well wait awhile until you start making more money before you go this route

By: shipwrec

shipwrec — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 19:27:08 +0000

You earn 3,000 but after taxes and retirement savings your take home pay is less. Not having a car payment won’t last unless you are saving for a replacement. Car repairs, insurance, renters insurance, vacations, entertainment, tuition, books, gifts and other expenses happen.
Since they are claiming this is 250 below market they will raise the rent at least that at the end of the lease so you will need to save to move if you can’t afford 1,500 a month.
I would try to keep it under 1,000 so you aren’t shorting your savings goals.