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I'm sorry, but I don't think you will find an apartment with such budget. Roommate can your best bet in this case. Take into consideration that you should spend between 30 -35% of your net income overall on rent and utilities. So it's $300-$350.
If you fail to convince a landlord that you can pay rent, find a cosigner. It could be your relative, friend etc., but they should have a good credit.
Okay I do apologize cause I snapped but that's not normally how I'm like. I just increased my t dosage and I know it makes my mood slightly unpredictable at times, basic things i normally ignore **** me off faster. Like now I'm fine reading the stuff posted, at the time I was pissed for nothing. Sorry again.
Now there are places that have rent for under $400, but those are student apartments. I'm a little out of luck there obviously.
I have a gym membership solely for the purpose of keeping said temper under control. That's something I can't give up. It's helped me so far. It helps me stay calm and collected and keep myself relaxed. Keeps my anger in check and obviously I think you can tell that's something i need.
To the person who said I'm like this looking, funny. I'm very polite to them. I need a house, not an enemy.
My payments with the university have been situated.
Now I know I need to find another job. I honestly thought making twice was enough. My issue is hours. Hopefully I can find a job that'll take me for just nights alone.
Good luck to you. It's not a easy starting out in the real world, and it sounds like you have additional challenges that are making things harder for you. But as they say, it is what it is, and you need to make the best of the situation. Coming from a 50something perspective, it's smart to put education /career training first, because that will make a difference in the long run. So it may be less comfortable now for a few years but will straighten out soon. (o unfortunately made stupid choices in my early 20s and now that retirement age is looming, I'm feeling immensely pressured and stressed).
Anyway, to add more work hours, how about working at your gym? other options for people who want to and can work nights include 24/7 pharmacies, hotels (reception or housekeeping), supermarket (restocking) etc.
Good luck. You've been given a lot of good advice here. Hope things work out for you
Try looking for an Extended Stay America near you. It's a hotel chain that focuses on, well, extended stays. Unlike many extended stay hotels, this chain doesn't *normally* seem to attract the live-in druggie type...more of the live-in, working in construction in the area type.
I know because my husband and I travel cross-country several times a year. We do overnights in a lot of cities all over the country and aren't looking to spend a lot of money...we are just looking for a place to lay our heads down that is cheap, clean and safe.
In *most* cases, Extended Stay America has fit the bill. They have little kitchenettes in their rooms and stuff like that.
Try staying somewhere like there for a little while until you can get your money up.
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