<prompt> Human: I have been dating my girlfriend for about 2 years and we are currently looking at apartments. We are currently living at my parents and have an hour commute to work one way. So we are trying to move closers to work. Yes we work together, and bring in about 42k a year combined. The apartment she has her heart set on is a 2 bed 2 bath and rent is 759 a month along with electric and water. After accounting for the expenses groceries, Internet, gas for the cars, phone bills, car bills and date money when all said and done she will have 300 left over each month and I will have around 500. Im concerned that is not enough money for a cushion after saving a little and for extra spending. What is your opinion and do you have any suggestions. We have looked and there really isnt anything that much cheaper in the area we are looking at. Thank you  <response>: rrelationshipsWhy do you need a 2br 2ba? Could you rent the other bedroom to bring in additional money and help close the gap? She gets the apartment she wants, you get the savingsdisposable income you want. 