Can I afford this?
I am planning to move out on my own soon and am worried about affording the rent along with having wiggle room for savings. I’ve calculated the budget a billion times but it seems too…easy? I know that sounds dumb but this will be my first apartment and I don’t want to screw this up.
I’ve already purchased all my essentials I need (laundry stuff, cleaning, kitchen needs, a bunch of bulk sized toilet paper and paper towels).
I currently make $4k a month after taxes and will be making $4.5k a month soon (about 70k; confirmed by job). Can I afford $1800 rent? I don’t pay for anything major like car or anything. I just want to know this is possible.
Thanks!
Posted Nov 1, 2025, 11:52 PM UTC
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