<prompt> Human: What of your total income should be put towards renting an apartment or small house?  <response>: This question needs to be added to the FAQ as its coming up at least semi-monthly, if not more.There is no such metric. There are some guidelines, but even those vary wildly. Some say 33 of your take home. Some say 25. Some say 45.Anyones given is going to vary wildly based on your geographic location, income, debt load, and various other financial goals. 