How to save up money for an apartment – Microsoft 365 (2024)

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As a general rule, you should have at least three times your rent saved before moving into a new apartment. That means that if you're looking to rent an apartment that's $1,200 per month, you should have at least $3,600 saved for rent.

Realistically, $4,000 to $5,000 would be a reasonable amount to have in your bank account, plus a steady paycheck coming in. If your credit is good, you probably need 2 months rent to get into an apartment, so a minimum of about $3000.

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On $1,000 per month, a reasonable rent cost would be around $300 to $400 per month. If you're willing to live at home with your parents or other family and they are willing to have you, you might be able to eliminate housing costs altogether.

A popular rule of thumb says your income should be around 3 times your rent. So, if you're looking for a place that costs $1,000 per month, you may need to earn at least $3,000 per month.

1. Is $5,000 enough to move out? It depends on your location and the cost of living there. In some areas, $5,000 may cover initial moving expenses and a few months of rent, but might not be sufficient in more expensive cities.

The 50-30-20 budget rule states that you should spend up to 50% of your after-tax income on needs and obligations that you must have or must do. The remaining half should dedicate 20% to savings, leaving 30% to be spent on things you want but don't necessarily need.

How much money is needed to rent an apartment is a critical question. To cover all the costs discussed above, it is advisable to save an amount equal to at least 3-4 months' rent. This should cover the first month's rent, the security deposit, and the last month's rent.

Is $20,000 enough to move out? ›

In short, no. Having $20k saved up to move out is ideal, it gives you extra cash for deposits and whatever else you might need. However, you cannot intend to live on $20,000. To give you a different idea about how much that is, that averages about $9 an hour, which is hard to live on.

Your rent should generally be no more than 25% to 30% of your take-home pay, or after-tax income. This is a good rule of thumb to use when budgeting for your first apartment – or house. Of course, this may vary based on your financial goals and current expenses.

Now, the big question: How much money do I actually need to set aside for an apartment? Based on the above categories, you should save an amount equal to at least 3-4 months' rent. That will cover paying rent for the first month, security deposits and last month's rent.

How much should you spend on rent? One popular guideline is the 30% rent rule, which says to spend around 30% of your gross income on rent. So if you earn $4,000 per month before taxes, you could spend up to about $1,200 per month on rent.

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