<prompt> Human: As you can tell by the title, Im interested in a slightly pricy apartment!I am currently a rising college senior and have one more year left in this city. Ill be looking at a 9 month lease.Yes.. I could get a cheaper, crappier apartment.. and this one still isnt the most stunning.. rent is just high in this area and even higher if you want to live alone.I really want to set this as a challenge for myself. I would like to be capable of affording this apartment. Senior year is a lot of work so I wont really be able to hold a full time job.. or even a part time job well maybe twice a week max if I wanted to.Im looking for more cleaver ways to earn this money... and way to budget as well. I also have the summer to do some earning.. however I will be in the UK and unable to take a real job there without the proper visa... rent and everything there is a whole different story, Im staying with my boyfriend.. etc. Fortunately, and luckily, my parents have set a general rule that they will pay a maximum of 900 monthly for my rent.. anything above that and the rest is on me.. Regardless of their generosity, I would like to see if I can possible afford the majority of rent.Where should I start? Where can I save? What are some alternative ways to earn?  <response>: 9 month lease? Wont be in the city much longer? Get a roommate with the same qualities, set to pop. enjoy your apartment. Living alone is a luxury in these areas you speak of, and a luxury you simply cant afford, it isnt an option. 9 months will fly by so quick youll wonder why you bothered quabbling about living alone in the first place. It wont matter in the long run so dont sweat it. 