<prompt> Human: I am 28 but have never actually lived alone. I moved out o my parents when I was 18 but my brother and I got an apartment and weve lived together since then. Well he finally got himself a gf and its looking like hes going to want to live with her once our lease is up. That isnt until next mayJune so I have some time, but Ive been trying to figure things out so Im ready by then.How can I calculate how much I can afford for rent? I dont make a ton but I think I can survive living alone if my rent isnt too crazy. Is it worth it to look at apartment complexes around town now, or will pricesoptions now not be available in 6 months. What do I need to knowlook into before I have to find my own spot?  <response>: Outside of the conversation about an appropriate monthly rent, Ive found that its good to have a couple thousand dollars saved-up when moving. There are a ton of expenses that can bite you during a move: moverslabor, truck rental, buying furniture, utility deposits, a deposit on the apartment, a few months of higher-than-usual expenses at your new place until you can get into a more low-cost routine for instance, not knowing the most efficient commute or the lowest-cost grocery store to shop at. 