Not School Related, But I Need To Vent and Advice

[FutureVet90]

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i'm in a campus apartment with a 2 bd room floor plan; 600 each room. its a ridiculous price to pay for a small room, but we have our own bathroom. we just have to share the living room and kitchen. i've been here for almost two years and i'm tired of giving them all of this money; the most stress i had living here was financial. i might not renew my lease and leave in the summer because of my financial problems and they're raising the rent (ridiculous).

i'm so stuck on what to do because i dont want to move back in with my mother; i like living on my own. if i moved back in with her, i would be saving a lot of money and i can help her out; but i didnt like the drama i had to deal with when i was living with her and stressing about how i'll get to class when she doesnt "feel like" taking me after an argument.

if i renew my lease, it would be more convenient to get to my classes and have the joy of living on my own. but i feel like i'm wasting tons of money here.

if i had a car, i probably wouldnt stress about this and just try to find a close, affordable apartment near campus.

i'm so confused on what to do and i have until the middle of next month to renew my lease.

what would you do?

 

[Lissarae06]

Look for another apartment.

 

[christiansenle]

Look for another apartment.

👍 this seems like the logical thing to do to me...

 

[Emiloo4]

Look for another apartment.

I just... yeah, what she said.

 

[macita183]

I agree with Lissarae, look for another apartment. Is there any type of public transportation you can utilize? Part of my undergrad fees included a bus pass and I know a lot of other schools have that as well.

 

[FutureVet90]

i might look for another apartment. but the apartment i'm now, the utilities are included plus free wifi and cable.

not to mention finding a closer (since im not driving), safer, and affordable apartment with utilities included.

 

[AnnabelLee]

I don't know where you live, but $1200/month for a 2bed/2bath apartment doesn't sound too bad to me...When I worked in San Francisco one summer the apartment I stayed in was $1800/month for a 1bedroom/1bathroom (I shared it with 2 other girls to keep costs down...).

Here in Boston apartments are also pretty expensive. You are lucky if you can find a place to share where you only have to pay $600/month. I'd say average is more like $800 or $900 even if you share..

I agree with everyone that you should go apartment hunting if you think you can find a bigger and/or cheaper place.

 

[orcagirl]

My undergrad campus had off-campus housing (like apartments) located within walking distance. Not sure if you do, but it's worth a look.

 

[wolfspeaker]

I think the option you need to take is fairly obvious. Find another apartment. I'm sure there are some available that are close to the school. You could get a bus pass if you need to, or get a bike.

 

[christiansenle]

i might look for another apartment. but the apartment i'm now, the utilities are included plus free wifi and cable.

not to mention finding a closer (since im not driving), safer, and affordable apartment with utilities included.

Well, if you find an apartment for like, 400, which in a college town isn't hard to do, utilities and wifi/whateverelse isn't going to add up to 600 a month, so you'll still be saving.

Honestly, if your apartment you're at now includes everything and is only 600, I'd say you're getting off pretty easy.

 

[orca2011]

Well, if you find an apartment for like, 400, which in a college town isn't hard to do, utilities and wifi/whateverelse isn't going to add up to 600 a month, so you'll still be saving.

Honestly, if your apartment you're at now includes everything and is only 600, I'd say you're getting off pretty easy.

Agreed, I currently pay close to $700 before utilities, but I'm also in Philly, so things will be more expensive.


But like everyone said, you either look around and see if you can find something you like that is cheaper, move in with your mom again, or stay where you are. And if you are in an area with public transportation is an option, you usually can find discounted passes as students. Might let you find something further away that is a little cheaper.

 

[FutureVet90]

Well, if you find an apartment for like, 400, which in a college town isn't hard to do, utilities and wifi/whateverelse isn't going to add up to 600 a month, so you'll still be saving.

Honestly, if your apartment you're at now includes everything and is only 600, I'd say you're getting off pretty easy.

you're right. i just dont think its worth paying 600 anymore. some other residents feel the same way. 4 bd is 535 each, 2 bd 610 each (but im paying 600 because i locked in the rate early), and 1 bd is 725. based on how small the rooms are, how the 1 full sized mattress might be the same from the last person, conveinence fees being paid if you pay rent online, and among other things, i just dont think its worth how much they charge and then have the nerve to raise rent next school year.

 

[orca2011]

you're right. i just dont think its worth paying 600 anymore. some other residents feel the same way. 4 bd is 535 each, 2 bd 610 each (but im paying 600 because i locked in the rate early), and 1 bd is 725. based on how small the rooms are, how the 1 full sized mattress might be the same from the last person, conveinence fees being paid if you pay rent online, and among other things, i just dont think its worth how much they charge and then have the nerve to raise rent next school year.

It's kind of what happens when you don't live in campus owned housing. Rent gets raised. You have convenience fees/taxes, random fees on all utilities. It's just something that you kind of have to accept and look around for good/better deals.

 

[BlackDog17]

It's kind of what happens when you don't live in campus owned housing. Rent gets raised. You have convenience fees/taxes, random fees on all utilities. It's just something that you kind of have to accept and look around for good/better deals.

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This kind of stuff happens everywhere, and it's part of living on your own. I pay $725/month before utilities at my current place, and it's the cheapest 1 bedroom apartment I could find within a reasonable distance to school that wasn't a total dump. In my experience, the closer you get to a major city or college campus, the more expensive housing is going to be.

Only you know which option is going to be best for you. Keep in mind that there will be a lot of additional stress and possible expense associated with moving, too.

 

[Lissarae06]

God I love living in Oklahoma when it comes to how much you pay/month. I pay close to $1200/month for TWO mortgages. That's right, TWO 3 bedroom houses. Around here, rent is closer to $300/room plus bills.

 

[wildowl]

God I love living in Oklahoma when it comes to how much you pay/month. I pay close to $1200/month for TWO mortgages. That's right, TWO 3 bedroom houses. Around here, rent is closer to $300/room plus bills.

I am kind of looking forward to moving out of LA (hopefully). Split with my bf, but our whole apartment is 1700 after parking, cable, etc 😡.

 

[wolfspeaker]

God I love living in Oklahoma when it comes to how much you pay/month. I pay close to $1200/month for TWO mortgages. That's right, TWO 3 bedroom houses. Around here, rent is closer to $300/room plus bills.

That is the ONLY reason I am back in my home town to go to school. It is soooo much cheaper living. I pay $375 for an entire 2 bedroom HOUSE. Plus bills, but that rarely goes over $175 a month. It's not the nicest house, but it's decent enough for me. I would really love to move and be closer to more experience options, but then it would be more expensive.