<prompt> Human: edit: I cannot thank you enough, rpersonalfinance. Your replies have been extremely thoughtful and helpful, and I have quickly realized that I need to prioritize my budget and make compromises.Hello Personal Finance,I am a recent graduate BA - Psychology who was just offered a position in Denver, CO starting at 32kyear. At 6 months I get a 1k increase, and another 1k increase at 12 months. I used a tax calculator and estimated my monthly take-home to be 2,100. The problem is that the apartments Im interested in are new with modern appliances and in-unit laundry. One Im particularly interested in is 1,100 per month. I do not have a car and will be using public transit. My position is evening and weekends, so I have the potential to get a part-time job for another source of income. For me, my living situation is the most important aspect of my budget. Am I a fool for being willing to spend that much on rent?Assistant: Wanting to spend over 50 of your income on rent is going to be really challenging.What about finding a roommate to split a slightly larger apartment?Human: Thank you for your response. I lived with roommates all throughout college and while I met some of my best friends, I have a very strong desire to live alone. I am an introverted person and am very particular about the organization of my living space  <response>: Thats great, but it doesnt mean you can afford it. You have other options that arent bug infested, in bad neighborhoods, etc. 