<prompt> Human: Hello rpersonalfinance, you all have been really helpful in the past and Im hoping someone could help me. I start my first full-time job beginning of July in a major US city, 77500 and a 10000 signing bonus. I am currently looking for an apartment to stay in, but Im worried Im going to run out of savings before then. I currently have about 4500 in savings with 900 in guranteed bills before I get paid rent, auto insurance, and cell phone. Most of the apartments I am looking at are between 1000-1400, which I can afford once I start the job, but make me worried that I wont be able to afford firstlastdeposit. I have tried asking my job for an advance on my bonus to cover these expenses, but they refused and said I wouldnt get it until my second paycheck I get paid biweekly. I just have no idea what my options are or where to go from here. I dont have any family or close friends in the area outside of one guy I worked with last year. I dont have any credit cards and while my family might be willing to help me, I almost would rather sleep in my car. Can anyone please give me advice on where to go from here? Thanks for your time.  <response>: You dont always have to pay the last months rent, just first and deposit. So option one is finding a place that isnt asking for 2x months security.Better yet IMO: Couldnt you just find a temporary subletroomie situation on craiglist till the money is flowing? If its a major US city you could absolutely find a room to rent on craigslist, possibly a furnished summer sublet. 