<prompt> Human: Hello PF,Im a fresh grad in a new city, and I am currently looking for my first apartment on my own. I am finding it difficult to find a place that is 30 or less of my net monthly salary, but I am also in a rather unique situation that I wanted to know whether or not could warrant breaking the 30 rule. My situation is:Income: 50,000yrRent: 1,354.29month around 46 of net paySpecial situation:-My health, dental, and vision are 100 completely paid for-This apartment would allow me to walk to work, walk to the grocery store, walk to where I would go to hang out with friends, etc. I would only need to drive when I wanted to venture out on weekends, road trips, etc.-I work for a restaurant company, and I am allowed 200 a month reimbursable for dining at the restaurants. All of these restaurants would be in walking distance from my apartment. Because of this, my food costs would be very low.-My only debt is my student loans at 97 a monthSo, what Im asking is: since I wont ever need to drive and I have great benefits with all my insurance paid for and a food allowance, could I stretch my rent budget to more than 30 of my net income?Im feeling like this would be feasible but I wanted to get an outside opinion.Thanks!EDIT: As expected, many of you are saying I should get a roommate. It looks like a 2br in the same building would be 1760, leaving my share at 880.This is definitely something I have been considering as it would be financially helpful and would also help me make friends as I have none in this new city, but I really dont know how to find one. Im also terrified of getting one that isnt reliable and ends up not paying rent, leaving me having to cover for them so were not evicted. Does anyone have any suggestions on this?  <response>: Instead of paying 1300 for 1 br.. get a room mate and a 2 br for lets say 1600? This keeps your rent down to 30 with all the benefits you mentioned abt the location? 