Duh, but it pays off the most in Miami, San Francisco, and New York City It?s common knowledge that sharing an apartment with another person can help you save on rent. But just how much can you save" That?s the question explored in a new report from Trulia, which analyzed the site?s rental listings data from 2016.
The study, which complements the launch of a revamped Room for Rent feature on the site, found that on average, renters in the 25 biggest U.S. markets can save 13 percent of their income by getting a roommate. This is no chump change, considering that it?s no longer rare these days to be spending upwards of the ?healthy? one-third or ideally one-fourth of income on rent. In fact, the typical renter would need to spend nearly 50 percent of his or her income to afford a one-bedroom in Miami, 37.3 percent in San Francisco, and 34.3 percent in New York City, per the report.
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Diving in to the savings: Miami comes out on top in terms of the percentage of median household income saved by splitting a two-bedroom apartment, which is 17.7 percent or $640 per month. The highest real dollars saved is in San Francisco, where it?s 12.8 percent or $1,030 saved per month. For New York City, it?s 13.9 percent or $730 saved per month, and for L.A., it?s 11.9 percent or $580 saved for month.
Savings carry over to more affordable cities as well. For example, the average Baltimore renter can save 6.6 percent or $400 per month by sharing a two-b...