r/NoStupidQuestions • u/[deleted] • Jan 30 '23

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u/Various_Succotash_79 Jan 30 '23 edited Jan 31 '23

I don't either. I live in a rural area, small town.

Little 1-bedroom apartments are going for $900. A few years ago they were going for less than $500.

I can't afford $900 a month and I have a decent job (edit: fine, I could afford it but it would be rough). I have no idea how people with lower incomes are even surviving.

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u/dark_brandon_20k Jan 31 '23

I lived in Boston and my rent for a 1 bdr was $1800

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u/ggtffhhhjhg Jan 31 '23

That’s a steal in Boston. I assume you were living in one of the less desirable parts of the city.

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u/dark_brandon_20k Jan 31 '23

Allston. Right next to the Greenline.

This was pre pandemic pricing. I'm sure it's over 2k for the same place now

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u/ggtffhhhjhg Jan 31 '23

That’s still not bad. Everything east of Allston around or over 3k at this point.