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It depends on the location, square footage, and apartment quality. I live in a LCOL city.
My newly refurbished apartment is 950 square feet, 1 mile from downtown in a great neighborhood, and I pay $1400. It seems like you are over paying.
Depends on some of the other details, but I’d say you’re overpaying.
What’s the square footage, what’s the type of neighborhood you’re in, and what’re the amenities in your place?
Are you sure you cannot find a place for $1500-1600?
I think it’s all dependent on what you’re looking for and are willing to or comfortable paying. I personally pay around $1,800 (rent, utilities, etc) and make like $20k less than you. I, however, have a 2 bedroom with an attached garage in a fairly nice area. I also have little to no other expenses so I am able to still save a substantial amount of my paycheck.
This is actually pretty impressive. Where do you live? $1800 for rent + utilities for all that is a sweet deal.
your rent in relation to salary is fine. even if there are lower cost apartments, I would stay away from places where other people's problems create problems for you
Personally I’d try to stay closer to $1400-$1500 because after utilities that $1800 is going to be $2000+
The difference between 1400 and 1800 is 5K a year. Paying 5k more a year to live in a nice safe place where you can walk anywhere is 100% worth it
What city?
I pay 1800 in dallas for a 1bd and make 5 grand less than that
I pay 1450-1500 for 950 square feet and it’s a 1B/1B and I live in Chicago… you’re overpaying
Feel like rent everywhere is insane, regardless of COL
This feels like a hot take from a coastal city- those of us in the second tier Midwest cities are vibing