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BudgetTwo Bedroom
The best big cities for a two-bedroom on a $2,000 budget
Our estimated two-bedroom rent is $2,000 or less in 54 of the 87 US cities with at least 250,000 residents. Raleigh, Col…
Jennifer Han·
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What Utilities Actually Cost in an Apartment (and How to Budget Them)
Rent is only half your housing cost. Here is what electricity, gas, water, trash, and internet really run in an apartmen…
Jennifer Han·
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The Rent Rule of Thumb: How Much Should You Actually Spend on Rent?
The 30 percent rule and the 50/30/20 budget are the two rules of thumb everyone quotes for rent. Here is what each one r…
Jennifer Han·
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The Hidden Costs of Renting Nobody Talks About
You found a place for $1,600 a month. You budget $1,600 a month. Then the first few months happen and you realize you're…
Jennifer Han·
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