<prompt> Human: Just as the title says. In Los Angeles in the area I want to live, studios1 bedrooms range from get ready to laugh if you dont live in California 900 to 2000 a month. Question is, what is a good way to figure out what I can realistically afford? Since I have a job and am all growd up, Id like to get a nicer place thats near transportation and things to do. But am I talking 1,200? 1,400? How can I determine a realistic rent cap for my income that wont drain my paycheck but will let me enjoy life?  <response>: most places wont rent to you if you cant demonstrate 3x gross income. Its better to spend more like 20-30 of net income. 