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Reasonable house renting question

dukebound85

dukebound85

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Jul 17, 2005
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Approximately what % of your gross pay (before taxes) should you allot for renting (no utilities included)

Just trying to get an idea on what's considered smart in a sense

Thanks!
 
I think age, income, and locale play into that call but I would say 25% - 35%
 
dukebound85 said:
how about 23, mid 50's pay and upstate NY lol

you think 925 (no utilities) but has internet and cable included is pretty reasonable?
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Depends on more than that.

House or Apartment? How many bedrooms/bathrooms? Sq. Ft.? Size of yard? Neighborhood/neighbors?

If you can, try to find out what the average is for that area, you might have to ask a realtor. Take all of that into consideration for a specific place.

As far as percentage of pay - about 25% is good.
 
r.j.s said:
Depends on more than that.

House or Apartment? How many bedrooms/bathrooms? Sq. Ft.? Size of yard? Neighborhood/neighbors?

If you can, try to find out what the average is for that area, you might have to ask a realtor. Take all of that into consideration for a specific place.

As far as percentage of pay - about 25% is good.
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Apartment includes full size washer/dryer, private garage under apartment with opener, 913square feet 1 bed room 1 bath. In a decent neighborhood according to police station I called

Brand new.


Yea I'm reading online its a tad higher than average (maybe 50-75 more a month)

Just dont want to sign a lease that would be stressful if you know what i mean
 
A lot of places around here won't rent to you if it's more than about a third of your gross pay. But I agree with the others that 25% is reasonable.
 
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