How are yall affording these ATL rent prices? Everywhere decent I’ve looked at is at least $2k/month for a 1B1B. I make $135k base and feel like I can’t comfortably afford this.

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I make 110 with loan payments and a 3200 mortgage. I still save and I’m very comfortable in Atlanta - you need to look inwards

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110k with a 3200 mortgage is a bit much.
Same time if 2k is too much at 135k I’d try to live in a cheaper area or non luxury apartment. Or get roommates, there are so many options to cheap out in ATL

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In Midtown on $118k in a 1/1 for $1250. Not saying you aren't trying hard, but maybe look outside the huge leasing companies. There are tons of options in town that aren't budget busters, you just have to look!

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If 2k rent is truly a problem for you at that salary, you may need to reevaluate your lifestyle

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What A1?! 🤣 My family lives here…always has lmao

You live in those high rise buildings in and around Midtown. That view comes at a cost 💰
I pay 1380 for a whole place. You should move north towards Sandy springs

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Maa Brookhaven is nice. I've been there a couple of times.

So the rent is not the issue. The real burn you are feeling is the 1500$ sent to family. Understand from other messages that, that is a necessity so I understand. But just saying that it is not because of the rent.

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Thanks for the words of wisdom A1 🤣

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My mortgage is about that and I make substantially less than you, but will say not having a car payment/lease helps tremendously.

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How timely. Just saw this article from Suze Orman.

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Aside from location… Being mindful of expenses, budgeting and additional income/side-hustles

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I live in Smyrna, I rent a 1B1B for around $1600-$1700 (monthly fees change on a month to month) and I make waaaayyyyyyyyy less than you, have student loans and I’m making it work. Wish I made $135k that would literally change my whole life…

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Look into Reynoldstown. It's walkable and more affordable.

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I don’t think we can really say what’s affordable for you because we aren’t aware of your spending.

I bought a condo in Brookhaven in 2021. My rent then for a 1/1 was $1700/mo and my condo is $1700/mo for a bigger 2/2.

Have you thought about getting a roommate?

Oh it definitely was. My condo has appreciated about $100k. But there are still things around Atlanta for around $250k. Idk what the new payment would be with today's interest rates but if you bought a 2/2 and got a roommate might be a good option if you can swing it. Or rent a 2/2 with a roommate!

You can buy a nice big house paying that amount for rent obviously your credit is good so I would consider buying and you will save a whole lot of money i have a five bedroom two and a half bathroom my mortgage is 1400 I live outside of the city in Douglasville

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