Should I stretch my budget for a one bedroom or save with a studio?

… it can make a lot of sense to opt for a studio over a one bedroom especially when living solo A studio is typically … building where you wouldnt be able to afford a larger apartment Still there are lots of challenges when it comes … The median rent in April for a Manhattan studio was $3250 vs $4374 for a one bedroom In Brooklyn it was $2983 vs …

By Jennifer White Karp |June 10, 2024 - 12:30PM
The roommate dilemma: It's much more expensive to rent an apartment in NYC all by yourself now

… at or near record heights in many areasdemand for smaller apartments is keeping those rents highand it is much pricier to rent a studio or a one bedroom than it is to split the rent for an apartment with two bedrooms or more Well get to the math in a minute First …

By Jennifer White Karp |March 3, 2023 - 12:30PM
Moving to a NYC rental apartment on a tight budget? Here's Brick's best advice

… you catch a break if youre on a tight budget Being flexible about where youre willing to live is the best way to get an … to ask potential roommates to get the perfect match Home sharing with a senior Roommate matching program makes … security deposit To avoid paying a broker fee focus your search on nofee listings where the owner pays the broker fee …

By Austin Havens-Bowen |August 2, 2022 - 12:30PM