tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post6104409325769175842..comments2023-11-18T01:21:55.631-05:00Comments on My Open Wallet: Small is Cool at Apartment TherapyMadame Xhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11536189690094235926noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-82133828383359116732011-03-13T15:46:28.461-04:002011-03-13T15:46:28.461-04:00250 sq feet studio in Fargo,ND all utilities excep...250 sq feet studio in Fargo,ND all utilities except electric included.downtown.$305 a month.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-76356493886314518572009-11-10T17:58:33.604-05:002009-11-10T17:58:33.604-05:00280 sqft, studio, 1 bath, $410/month, Lee's Su...280 sqft, studio, 1 bath, $410/month, Lee's Summit, MO.<br /><br />Tiny, crappy, cold, minimialistic apartment with badly sloping floors. Wages here are way below national average, and I'm underpaid, so unfortunately it's all I can afford. At 280 sqft it's an adventure!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-47866357189163575872009-09-30T12:56:00.983-04:002009-09-30T12:56:00.983-04:001750 sq. feet, 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath two-story hou...1750 sq. feet, 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath two-story house outside of Houston, TX for $740 a month. It was a foreclosure in early 2007 that we bought for $114,000 and put 20% down...we overpay every month, so it will take less than 11 years to pay it off...8 years to go. :) You could retire early and move to Houston, but I think that would be like me moving to New York...not what I'm used to!Crystalnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-67797760869788104132009-05-21T23:05:04.550-04:002009-05-21T23:05:04.550-04:00just moved into a 500 sq feet (approx) studio in l...just moved into a 500 sq feet (approx) studio in los angeles (mid-wilshire) water and trash included, but not gas and electric. no parking. $900/monthAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-8704772774473711342009-04-27T17:04:00.000-04:002009-04-27T17:04:00.000-04:001200 sq. ft. entire 2nd flr 1BR, 1BA in Baltimore,...1200 sq. ft. entire 2nd flr 1BR, 1BA in Baltimore, MD Brownstone. W/D, 3 Fireplaces (non-working), Heat included: $985.<br /><br />And I still think its a little over-priced in this market.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-81361871566633299682009-04-27T13:03:00.000-04:002009-04-27T13:03:00.000-04:00525 sq. feet, 1BR, 1BA, apartment in a walk-up on ...525 sq. feet, 1BR, 1BA, apartment in a walk-up on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. 2nd floor, noisy street. $1611/month (rent stabilized).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-82586333523589480672009-04-24T22:13:00.000-04:002009-04-24T22:13:00.000-04:00650 sq ft 1BR, san francisco (lower pac heights), ...650 sq ft 1BR, san francisco (lower pac heights), $1350 including utilitiesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-39756374787137701072009-04-23T16:49:00.000-04:002009-04-23T16:49:00.000-04:001,800 square feet, 1/2 of a duplex, 2-3 bedrooms, ...1,800 square feet, 1/2 of a duplex, 2-3 bedrooms, 1 bath. $625/month split between three people--so about $240 including utilities. Lexington, Kentucky.Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15959627574778749457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-9141475844438434222009-04-22T21:41:00.000-04:002009-04-22T21:41:00.000-04:00I own now, but the last place I rented was 700 sf,...I own now, but the last place I rented was 700 sf, 2bd/1ba, $1225/mo in Newton, MA (near Boston)Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00140468490842335739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-71098904917509076372009-04-22T12:16:00.000-04:002009-04-22T12:16:00.000-04:00Currently paying $1,250/month for a 1-bedroom, 675...Currently paying $1,250/month for a 1-bedroom, 675 sf co-op apartment in Brooklyn, NY.<br /><br />Also paying $775/month for a 2-bedroom rental apartment in Minneapolis, MN.<br /><br />Expecting to spend about $1,250/month for a 6-bedroom, 2-bath, 2,700 sf house we're buying in Minneapolis.Escape Brooklynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619558338660997233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-59575210410249742242009-04-22T10:28:00.000-04:002009-04-22T10:28:00.000-04:00PS: That included property tax and homeowner's in...PS: That included property tax and homeowner's insurance (PITI). :)Budgeting Onlinehttp://www.lendingtree.com/online-budgeting-tools/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-19981997506809570552009-04-22T10:27:00.000-04:002009-04-22T10:27:00.000-04:002800 sq ft, 5BR, 3.5BA house... With full finished...2800 sq ft, 5BR, 3.5BA house... With full finished basement. Charlotte, NC - $1672/month.Budgeting Onlinehttp://www.lendingtree.com/online-budgeting-tools/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-25418729022288863112009-04-21T20:51:00.000-04:002009-04-21T20:51:00.000-04:002100 sqft plus finished walkout basement (for 2 ad...2100 sqft plus finished walkout basement (for 2 adults 2 kids), on wooded acre, no houses behind, good school district. $1215/mo mortgage, $360/mo prop tax, $85/mo ins. Suburb of midwest city. Sounds pretty good except house value has decreased by $80k/30 percent since purchase 6 yrs ago. Still love it though...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-74493828303762243622009-04-21T17:01:00.000-04:002009-04-21T17:01:00.000-04:00650 Sq ft Cambridge, MA
1350$ a month. 1 bed/1bath...650 Sq ft Cambridge, MA<br />1350$ a month. 1 bed/1bath<br />No modern appliances and coin op laundry.Perrinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08243082670439002032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-3608703252535374402009-04-21T08:29:00.000-04:002009-04-21T08:29:00.000-04:001031 Sq ft 2 bedroom apartment for $764.00 per mon...1031 Sq ft 2 bedroom apartment for $764.00 per month! Kansas CityAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-14224588665612104112009-04-20T18:25:00.000-04:002009-04-20T18:25:00.000-04:00577 square feet plus doorman in Manhattan. It's a...577 square feet plus doorman in Manhattan. It's all paid off, so my only cost is $619 per month to cover taxes and maintenance fees.frugal zeitgeisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17804781758510341558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-85072682510592357702009-04-20T18:10:00.000-04:002009-04-20T18:10:00.000-04:00about 600 sq feet in brooklyn, ny for a recently r...about 600 sq feet in brooklyn, ny for a recently reduced from $1800 to $1650 a month. 4th floor (very steep) walk-up with no laundry in building and terrible (for NY) public transportation. i want to move to where these other commenters live!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-25959716838787772452009-04-20T16:02:00.000-04:002009-04-20T16:02:00.000-04:001500 sq ft. 2 bed/2.5 bath/2 car garage/2 level TH...1500 sq ft. 2 bed/2.5 bath/2 car garage/2 level TH in Houston TX. 951/mortgage includes taxes and insurance. Additional 300 month in maintenance fees which is on the high side.Tiffany In Houstonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-7117053652051281672009-04-20T14:46:00.000-04:002009-04-20T14:46:00.000-04:00910 sq ft Harlem, NY Co-op apt, 2br, 1 bth, dishwa...910 sq ft Harlem, NY Co-op apt, 2br, 1 bth, dishwasher included with washer/dryer hookup, with terrace. 240k mortgage (about $1200 per month) plus $943 common charges. About to move in...very nervous!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-28883343783309453172009-04-20T14:22:00.000-04:002009-04-20T14:22:00.000-04:00~ 1500 sq. ft. apartment in San Francisco (Pacific...~ 1500 sq. ft. apartment in San Francisco (Pacific Heights) -- 2BR and 2.5 BA, formal dining room and one car tandem garage parking. $4100/month rent (heat, water and garbage included).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-86927996109332589982009-04-20T12:54:00.000-04:002009-04-20T12:54:00.000-04:00415 sq ft, Upper West Side near the park, 1 bedroo...415 sq ft, Upper West Side near the park, 1 bedroom, 4th floor walk-up, no doorman - $1950/month.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-68768805571786216112009-04-20T10:37:00.000-04:002009-04-20T10:37:00.000-04:001308 s.f. 3 bed/2 ba renovated home 3 miles east o...1308 s.f. 3 bed/2 ba renovated home 3 miles east of downtown Atlanta. Hardwoods, screened porch, 1/4 acre corner lot. Payment is 1355/month (including ins and a 210/month tax payment b/c we are within the city of Atlanta). I LOVE MY HOUSE!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-2508021188804129442009-04-20T10:25:00.000-04:002009-04-20T10:25:00.000-04:00woops! typo. $475 a month. Still a steal...woops! typo. $475 a month. Still a steal...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-72170421802545121602009-04-20T10:23:00.000-04:002009-04-20T10:23:00.000-04:002,108 square feet, 4br/2ba house for $1900 a month...2,108 square feet, 4br/2ba house for $1900 a month. Four roomates makes it only $425 rent per month (plus utilities). But we have a yard, parking for four cars behind the house, laundry, and we are 15 minutes from downtown Nashville.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-83578721991376094602009-04-19T23:53:00.000-04:002009-04-19T23:53:00.000-04:00$795/month for 850 sq.ft. apartment in Austin (wit...$795/month for 850 sq.ft. apartment in Austin (with an entire laundry room!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com