<prompt> Human: New job and first time renting my own apartment. I will be making 49,000 before taxes are taken out. My only other substantial bills are 450 car expenses loan, gas, insurance and 100 phone bill. I am not sure what to look at in terms of rent prices. I just dont want to get locked into something I cant afford.Assistant: Depends on what city you live in, but I make a little more than you and I would suggest nothing above 1000 13 your income but If you can find something cheaper and better suited for your needs, youll be able to save that extra income for any emergency needs. Human: This. More info is needed for better answers. 49k lasts you longer in the midwest than either of the coasts.Assistant: Based on my username you could probably tell what city I am looking around.  <response>: Transylvania? 