How Much My Apartment Rent + Utilities Cost | FIRST APARTMENT SERIES

How Much My Apartment Rent + Utilities Cost | First Apartment Series
By Sophia Lee
WATCH NEXT:
○ How Much I Spent on My First Apartment Furniture: • How Much I Spent on Fi...
○ What I Wish I Knew Before Moving Into My First Apartment: • What I Wish I Knew Bef...
○ How to Keep Track of Your Apartment Bills: • How I Keep Track of My...
○ What to Do the Week Before Moving Into Your First Apartment: • What To Do The Week Be...
In this episode of the first apartment series I'm talking all about how much my apartment rent and utilities cost!
Click here for a first apartment packing list: bysophialee.com/first-apartme...
Moving into your first apartment can be a really overwhelming process. There were SO many questions I had when moving into my first apartment. From how much I can afford on my first apartment, what utilities I would have, how to set up internet, how much do I need to save for apartment essentials, and so on.
I want you to be prepared with everything you need to make your first apartment a home. Everything from the first apartment essentials you can't forget, to moving tips and hacks, I'm here to give you alll the information no one else is talking about! Since I didn't have someone to ask when I was moving into my first apartment, I thought it would be really helpful to guide you through some first apartment questions and just give you real life advice on exactly what I'm doing.
Hope you enjoy this first video of my First Apartment Series!!
_____________________________________________
Follow me at:
Instagram: / bysophialee
Website: bysophialee.com/
Pinterest: / bysophialee
_____________________________________________
Please subscribe to my channel kzbin.info/door/xyZ... to see more videos on first apartment tips, decorating, recipes, and organization + cleaning tips.

[@BySophiaLee]

This is definitely something I wish I knew before moving into my first apartment! What else do you want to know about moving into your first place?!

[@dadra.d]

Thank you for sharing this with us It was very helpful!

[@R-Mc]

You live in Milwaukee I'm in kenosha wisconsin if you ever want get to know a great guy I'm in kenosha wisconsin not far from you love to take you to dinner if your interested you seem down to earth type of woman I'm on twitter as rworld262 if your not interested I respect that have a great day

[@abdrahimtchoko1281]

Riiyelakeheeeedine

[@YxYzYx]

It’s honestly worth it to pay more to be in a place you love. I learned it the hard way by forcing myself to stay in a house because it was cheap. I’m so glad I got out of that house and neighborhood, even if my rent doubled lol to me it’s worth it since I now live across the street from the ocean!

[@vivianaramirez21]

I live in Appleton and I pay $975 plus utilities, 2 bed, 2 bath, 2 car stall attached garage and it was built 2 months ago! I absolutely LOVE it! Location is truly everything when it comes to renting!

[@loveshell6945]

I pay $400 more and don’t have a garage. That’s amazing! I’m jealous.

[@carterkedrowicz4666]

I live in Appleton to

[@R-Mc]

I live in Kenosha and looking for a place i make 4,000 a month apartments are so expensive nowadays I'm looking at one but it's in the hood that apartment is 725 a month it's hard to find a really cheap apartment nowadays

[@sev7n102]

@@R-Mc be careful bro. Quality over quantity.

[@stickshift361]

@@R-Mc what do you do for work?

[@AbigailDelano]

This video was so insightful, I really appreciate the depth you went into, Sophia! Also, thanks for sharing other peoples costs too! That was super helpful!

[@FabiolaSuarez]

I love your apartment!! Who else agree?

[@Tia.K.C]

I'm following your step by step for blogging. So cool to see you take off on youtube!

[@misslaaaura]

I loved this video so much! Super insightful

[@poobiswoobis]

Girl the quality of these videos made me think you had at least 1M subs.... thank you for putting out such good and original content!!

[@PatriStarlight]

Sweet! If you want to help her make this a reality. Please share her videos on your social media, your audience ♥️ it helps so so so so so much! God bless you!

[@mercyauma]

So excited that I got to experience this😍😍😍

[@pepperysunshine4]

I will be moving into my first apartment in 2 months and I'm so glad I found your channel, particularly this video. SUPER SUPER helpful. Thank you for posting and creating this series. Also details on this beautiful chunky sweater.

[@AdultingShouldntSuck]

I think it's great how transparent you are with your bills/expenses. Young adults need MORE OF THIS! 🙌

[@thebizydogvlog5409]

Giving info on my house because here it's hard for people with a big dog to get an apartment. I am in Kansas City Missouri and I pay $1400 for a three bedroom house with a finished basement, attached garage and a privacy fenced backyard. My utilities (electric, water, trash, gas and internet) are about $300. I do my own yard work and utils are a bit higher than apartment because the house is bigger. Love all this info! Side note, util prices are determined a lot by city taxes. Water here is super pricey

[@DR053]

I live in Michigan, and I was like 👀 when I saw that you pay $1,550. I thought paying $800 a month for rent was expensive 😂

[@jameshumphrey3425]

$800 that’s sounds like a dream! 😂

[@slothanie420]

650 over here!

[@JessyXOXOful]

$2500 over here in Jersey 🥴

[@MercedesGoVroom]

In so cal it’s close to$2000 (and sometimes more) for a modest apartment in a decent area 😅

[@SpreadingOfGodsWord]

Bro all in all she pays 1800 a month 💀

[@nenepassion]

I live in Louisiana in a 2 bedroom 2bathroom apartment by myself for $700/month lol I can’t believe apartments are so expensive in other places.

[@DamaniJones]

$1200/monthis the lowest around me...jeez.

[@CarloGonzalezTV]

Here in LA a lot of the apartments I look at are around $1.5k-$2.5k/month in rent 🥴 that’s for a studio apartment, if I’m lucky MAYBE a one bedroom🤯🤯🤯

[@marcusnoren8221]

apartments in my area (live in sweden) are like 250$-500$/month

[@CarloGonzalezTV]

@@marcusnoren8221 another reason to hate living in America

[@terrasaidit]

You also have to consider the minimum wage in other cities

[@Room4Tea]

Thank you for this 🤗 Super Helpful 💕

[@BySophiaLee]

💓💓

[@lmaoxitsxbriannaaa]

In my previous apartment in Salem, MA we paid $1500 for a 2 bedroom that we made into a 4 bedroom. 700 sq ft total. My share was $400/mo. Utilities were pretty cheap, gas heat/HW+electric together were ~$100/mo. Comcast cable and internet was expensive- $120/mo. This was also a super dirty, dingy college apartment and the cheapest around which is why we picked it. All the other college apartments in the salem area seemed to be around $1800-2200. It was nasty. Would not recommend choosing the cheapest apartment lol

[@MollieMase]

I'm the Arkansas one and it's actually $755 total! My part of the rent is about $400/month. Arkansas is super cheap outside of the city, but there's nothing to do 😂😂

[@alexperry8561]

This is super helpful, thank you!

[@alieunscripted]

I absolutely love these videos. Thank you so much for these “adulting” videos. I plan on moving in January and find these helpful. Can you also do a video for how to find editors for KZbin videos. I love your video quality and edits. I know you had a blogger video and would appreciate a KZbin one as well pleasseeee.

[@Allieischill]

My apartment is a 2 bed 2 bath in Salt Lake City, UT for $1,350 that I split with a roommate. Our utilities are included, except internet which we have Google Fiber and it’s $75/month. We only have 1 reserved parking spot, which is something I now know I NEED in any apartment in the future!! Reserved parking is a must. Love your videos keep them coming!!

[@loveshell6945]

I live in Utah also and that’s what I pay too! Except utilities are not included. Is your apartment new? Just curious if they charge the same for older apartments.

[@echeverriaecheverria8456]

Thank you thank you thank you!!! this is so helpful!!❤

[@tatianaguedes3804]

So I live in Portugal, here we go Rent: 400 (not split, total cost for a 1 bedroom) Water: 50ish Electricity: 70ish Gas: is included in electricity Internet + cable: 35 (good Internet and more than 120 channels)

[@helenavioleta]

heyyy, fellow portuguese looking for her first solo apartment. thanks for your spending details! how many people are in your house? just you? what is your grocery average?

[@pressy45]

I just signed for a 1 bed / 1+.5 bath with loft for $1165 so this made me feel better. Thanks for sharing your transparency and feedback!

[@lesliea.8312]

Hey Sophie!! Thank you so much for sharing this information with us 💜!! I’ll be moving to Kenosha Wi in 2 months, & I definitely needed some insight on how much utilities would cost me! My rent will be $1,249 for a 1 br townhouse w an attached garage. Also thank you for letting us know how crappy spectrum is, I’m coming from Chicago so I’ve never heard of them so I’ll definitely stick to at&t.

[@vlyssuh]

I’m moving to Kenosha too! Thanks for your comment :)

[@katilynbell5979]

I like that you added the polls

[@Divineshot]

Great video! I move into my apartment this Friday ☺️

[@loveshell6945]

Yayy! How’s the new apartment going?

[@15KHPCLUB]

This is why I skipped that apartment BS and went straight to home ownership after I graduated from college! Rent is OUTRAGEOUS in most major cities, even in many suburbs! My house in FL cost MUCH LESS per month than the figures you're providing, and it's a nice ranch just 5 minutes from the beach! They really need to get these costs under control!

[@SuperOnedirection1d]

How were you able to afford that straight after college?

[@15KHPCLUB]

@@SuperOnedirection1d Long story short, my father got very sick and ended up in the hospital. The hospital staff completely mishandled the situation and he died. My mom and I sued. I used part of the settlement to put a down payment on the house.

[@loveshell6945]

@@15KHPCLUB Well then you had an advantage. Everyone would opt to own a home over renting. Most just can’t.

[@15KHPCLUB]

@@loveshell6945 A lot of people don't like the idea of owning a home either. I know plenty of people who rent and they feel home ownership is a hassle so they don't see the value in it. Also, I didn't have any "advantages." Yes, I got rich but at what cost? Losing my dad was the worst thing that ever happened to me. I'd do anything to have him back. No amount of money can make me as happy as I was when he was alive. I wouldn't wish that on my worst enemy.

[@makenziestillman2187]

@@15KHPCLUB I am in the same situation, I have the money from my dad for a down payment and it’s been very difficult trying to find if I should rent for a little or just buy. Most people see having this money as a huge advantage

[@ZahraCanadaOficial]

Very informative! Love your apartment 🤎

[@ayamethompson9435]

I found a nice apartment but no utilities is included. I live in NYC. I'm trying to find out if I should go for it or just go higher rent and get those include.

[@BlackLion602]

Jackson wy and it's neighboring town is 900 -1,000+ for one bedroom in a shared apartment or home with shared bathroom. Just the bedroom not including personal bills.

[@LWNV]

Some companies like State Farm will give you a bundle deal if you take out renters insurance and you have car insurance with them too. Also when planning be aware of what places look at. I needed to be making 3 times the rent. This was an important budgeting thing when looking at what I could afford to rent.

[@BySophiaLee]

Oooo smart!

[@beckyramos-delgado935]

For anyone getting an apartment NJ, stay as far away as possible from NYC!! I recently moved out from Passaic County to Morris County and granted they’re both in the northern part of Jersey but when I was searching for a place, the rent was always $1,500+ in Passaic & Bergen County. So I tried to stretch out a little further and came to Morris County! $1350/month for rent (1bd/1bath) which includes water, gas, parking, trash removal, & there’s laundry units on-site. I only pay for WiFi (fuck cable it’s not worth it you can literally find everything live online just do ur research) which is $58/month. My electric bill is $48, mind you I use the AC every single night & Renters insurance $10.50. I split these bills with my boyfriend but we planned and agreed to not go over $1500/month on rent & all our utilities. Definitely plan & make an estimate on how much you’re willing to spend for everything before you move out & find an apartment that includes as much utilities as possible!!

[@briselimarte]

What website did you use to look?!

[@makaylafriend]

I live in Missouri and our apartments that are 2 bed range anywhere from 500-1200

[@riaheveleigh]

I'm in south Austin in Texas. I've been in my apartment for 3 years and my base rent for 1 bed/1bath is $974/month but with the utilities the apartment charges, I end up paying them $1,010/month. But I have to pay my electricity and internet separately. My electricity is $89/month and internet is $99/month.

[@Jazlinekn]

Hi ! Austin fam here too

[@blazinjaye45]

I want my apartment with everything included one big payment

[@stellamaeanne]

hi! im from austin too, how much do you think i should make to afford my first apartment?

[@marcus7990]

Great price. I’m looking at one in north Austin for $1389 a month 1bed 1 bath 815 sq Ft. it’s really nice and in a great area but I know I can find a better deal out here for sure

[@riaheveleigh]

@@marcus7990 by the time I moved out in 2021, my apartment rent in South Austin was $1200+/month but the apartment management was just despicable.

[@jenaheitmeyer7424]

I'm about to move to Syracuse, NY and for a 1 bed/ 1 bath im going to be paying $737 a month with all utilities included in the rent

[@victorinegamon2651]

How is it so far??

[@deem.4527]

I’m in Minnesota and pay $240-$285 a month for utilities (electricity and water) and $80 for WiFi

[@cristoprimero1478]

Wow that's expensive! I only pay $800 with ht ht water included. Although it's a small one bedroom in Massachusetts

[@theshelbypalace]

Very great price for rent, laundry, 2 bedroom and gym!!!

[@talkswithcookie]

I have to leave the DMV. Maryland studios start at $1000 and that’s in a not so good neighborhood. That’s also closer to DC so location is everything when NOT in major cities if you want to save. My area is just so expensive lol but the pay is better so it’s not that bad if you have a decent job

[@simonperez7300]

1/B appt here in the bay area ca 1 garage possibly runs about $2500

[@sierrahulbert7494]

Me & my hubby pay $850/month for a 2 bed/1 bath, all utilities included except wifi which is $55

[@sierrahulbert7494]

@Angelo River NNY about an hour from Canada

[@iamBlackGambit]

@@sierrahulbert7494 I live in ga..and I just got my apartment February 26th. I pay 845...for a one bedroom...not bad..and im right by the mall and highway..so its very convenient

[@carolinagirl3110]

Hi Sophia, I know you got your table from Wayfair...do you remember the name of it?

[@Jerkinizdhehabit]

Me watching this from my downtown manhattan studio apartment and realizing that your closet is bigger than my whole apartment and I pay $1800: 👁👄👁 PS. Your space is beautiful & thank you for your transparency 😊

[@melindalaro]

I’m looking for apartments in NY right now, is it normal to be asked to pay for 1st month, 1month security, and 1 month rent as a brokers fee??

[@Jerkinizdhehabit]

@@melindalaro 1st month and 1 month security are standard but honestly I wouldn’t even look at apartments with brokers fees in this economy. There are too many good no fee apartments. Always ask if it’s no fee and what utilities are included. You can filter to only see no fee apartments on StreetEasy. Also negotiate. These leasing offices/landlords are desperate to get tenants rn so see if you can get away with lowballing them. Goodluck with your search and don’t get discouraged just keep looking. You’ll find something that fits you 💕

[@melindalaro]

@@Jerkinizdhehabit thank you, but unfortunately my budget is very minimal and there aren’t many options for me even with this whole covid thing. I’m looking at a studio at a coop which requires board approval and an application fee among everything else don’t think there is any wiggle room for negotiation

[@kindustries17]

Thanks!

[@paulatzbach8113]

I live in a 3 bedroom house in Oklahoma My rent is $700 in total and utilities are probably $300.

[@chantalecherry]

They charge extra for fire place?

[@paranormalsoulcircle3176]

I just moved to Downtown City of Toronto in Canada and this place is $1250 per month plus apartment insurance every month bfor a small Bachelor Apartment and I was renting a house for only $800 per month prior with a huge backyard for my little 🐕 dog and that was easier on me. So I am going to have to start selling my handmade Jewelry online to make up for the huge difference.

[@ashtynwalker7323]

Hi, I’ve looked through all your videos and I can’t find what size and model of tv you have. Btw love you apartment💕💕

[@BySophiaLee]

I have a 55” tcl!! it was one of the cheaper ones I could find haha

[@ashtynwalker7323]

@@BySophiaLee thank you so much!!

[@brittanyF.O.F]

Hi Sophia, do you have a direct link to your coffee table?❤️❤️❤️

[@mrs.murphy2611]

The link always leads to the main coffee tables on Wayfair.. I believe that it's sold out but maybe she can give the name so that we can be on the lookout for when it's back in stock..😉

[@RandySoWavvy]

Dallas,Tx 2 bed 2 bath with a study/ office space 1102 sq ft 3rd floor apt with fenced in private balcony, fireplace, in unit laundry, hardwood floors $1469 that includes trash, pest, and gas. Electric bill $95 Water $35 Renter’s insurance $30 I rent a large washer and dryer that’s $60 every month. So all in every month I pay $1689

[@SamanthaAlizabeth]

I live in small town Illinois and I pay $610 for rent including my cat

[@kirizmasparklin6041]

INCLUDING MY CAT😭😭

[@SamanthaAlizabeth]

@@kirizmasparklin6041 honestly the reason I live in this apartment is because I could have my cat! He’s really cute!!!!

[@mickeymouse7432]

DANG THATS CHEAP *i think*

[@elyssahoag7676]

I live in NY and I'll be moving to Coram in an apartment complex soon. My rent will be 1,150.

[@anastasiaarroyo517]

An decent 1/1 apartment in Tampa is around $1800 and up now. I am in tears looking lololol

[@RickPLopez]

Yoooo Im in wisco too!

[@jeffreylawrence6069]

What is a light bill?

[@adnaaar6782]

I pay 1300 including utilities for one bedroom one bathroom

[@micheleborowski2590]

Does anyone here heat with oil? I have a studio apt. I’m wondering how much it will cost

[@LuvlyJStaR94]

3:24 she begins telling us the cost

[@Micaelaandrea3]

Another Miami girl here I pay 1,875 for a 1/1 around $150 in water and light. Because cable and Wi-Fi are included

[@brokenback8378]

Bro I live in Ca n the cheapest place I found was $718 a month for a STUDIO utilities not included😔

[@kenwave]

a two bed/two bath place where i live goes for at least 2000 USD a month :(

[@loudjietheodore161]

Wow.. The apartment costs in the tri-state area are ridiculous!!!

[@anapxo]

HAHA I’m a sucker for reality tv too. I have KZbin TV and it’s $65 and kills me. I just cannot do away with my reality shows... yet 😭

[@loveshell6945]

We all deserve some luxuries in life. Don’t feel bad. Enjoy it!

[@kaceynelder7309]

how come I just got a notification for this? a day later?? do better youtube, do better.

[@jahmon3400]

omg wow i think im moving to winsconsin

[@jonathanansleymusic4992]

Did she say her closet is 1000 sq ft?!?! 😳😳😳

[@porschia]

The cost of living in the DMV is very expensive.

[@mylinuxstruggle5495]

When they were talking about prices in Maryland I was like man they got deals. Maryland apartments are literally ridiculous.

[@caziontherise]

Im at 1200 a month on Va beacj

[@ariebabe1352]

its hard to find a nice and affordable apartment in the DMV lol

[@AikoNoDawn]

You're in Wisconsin???

[@achromium63]

Texas is 2 bed 2 bath $850 but I was thinking about paying $1,200 but I don’t want to go over but luckily I work 3 days a week and make about $2,200 a month and I want to make sure I’m not splurring too much. But I could get a second job. This will be my first apartment

[@MM-MLT]

Rule of thumb never make your rent half of your income

[@ElleXvii]

i live in PA where a 1BR is $750 & utilities are included 💀 those places are crazy expensive

[@briselimarte]

Which city?!

[@ElleXvii]

@@briselimarte Scranton/Wilkes-Barre area is super cheap

[@ElleXvii]

@@briselimarte I live in Carbondale area and my rent is $600 a month. The only thing I pay is electric & gas. So all together it comes to at least $750-$800 a month. It’s soo cheap

[@briselimarte]

@@ElleXvii wow I will look into it! Im from jersey City, NJ and rent is so expensive here i live with my parents still

[@briselimarte]

@@ElleXvii thank youuu!

[@yanethl5249]

990 for a 2 bed 2 bath in Indiana

[@CombatSaga]

Yeah I stay in San Diego! Lmao they Trifling with the rent 🥴🤣

[@jchfuture]

Facts

[@maud1708]

Omg $ 1550???!!! That really isn't cheap! Our mortgages in Belgium mostly don't even amount up to that! Can you do a clothing haul please? I really like your style! Oh, and maybe and updated a day in the life of your workday?

[@YoungMarv41109]

I live in Connecticut and a studio apartment costs that much😱

[@leeannmerideth183]

I live in a little cute 2 bedroom house by myself with my dog and cat in Arkansas! Its $450 a month for rent, I pay $40 a month to keep my pets here, gas is $30, electric is $40 (no central heat or air) I use window air conditioners, water is $8, trash pickup is $15, sewage is $10, WiFi is $75, plus I use Netflix, Hulu, and Disney plus. I live kinda in the middle of nowhere but I love the scenery and it’s quiet and I get good cell service but there’s nothing to do here but the rent is cheap and haven’t experienced any crime here yet

[@loveshell6945]

No central heat or air would kill me. More power to ya!

[@leeannmerideth183]

@@loveshell6945 I actually don’t live there anymore 🤣 Exactly why I ended up leaving

[@taralovesdarcy5085]

My rent will be max $500. Small town things.

[@alexissalas0622]

Why didn’t you buy a house and went with an apartment first?

[@slumlord9378]

Any one live if Dallas or Irving Texas???

[@Tundra0128]

Not yet but I am looking to relocate! I will be touring apartments all weekend

[@TinaChappel]

I live in Arkansas I pay 575 for rent for a 2 bed 2 bath in a good neighborhood.

[@BySophiaLee]

dang!!!

[@dontejones1039]

I live in Bethesda, MD and pay $3,100 a month for a 1 bedroom. Yeah Maryland is expensive

[@naledims9082]

You can have better than that in silver spring 😢 I pay $1059 for a studio in silver spring

[@shawn_wrld]

Hello

[@taylorthedestroyer9581]

$1600 a month for a one bedroom in FL 😭

[@kath6643]

Light and water? Or did you mean electricity and water? Having an in apt washer-dryer eats up a lot of electric and water.

[@loveshell6945]

But totally worth it. Doing laundry at a laundromat is awful and more expensive than having them in your apartment!

[@acajudi100]

My greedy landlord overcharges for the rent, sewer, trash, pest control,, and a $5 per month fee to send a bill. SUPER GREED,a d I am on SS and 79. I have donated my body, let health insurance go and life insurance. I cut off cable, and only shop ever 6 months for groceries. I pay my own heat and hot water for this drafty apartment. I do cover windows and under the doors, but still high heating bills, unless someone else is on my meter. It is not easy living a long time with SS staying the same and rents etc. being overcharged.

[@anniej6222]

Wow. I live in Boston, in a two bedroom plus office with street parking and my rent is $3200.

[@BySophiaLee]

omggg

[@sarap320]

If anyone is looking for a renters insurance that is reasonably priced check out Lemonade. Very affordable and easy communication if you need help

[@2626ization]

I wanna one apartament like this cute!! Wanna be friends? Im joking ! 😊😉. Good choice! Its nice to see you. Subscrived. Love from Europe beauty. 👍👌❤️Stay safe.

[@BubbleBunnyy]

I have no idea how I’m ever going to move out

[@Tundra0128]

Can't afford rent?

[@BubbleBunnyy]

@@Tundra0128 where I live it’s really expensive unless I wanna live in the middle of nowhere :/ there’s nothing here for less than 1,000 I absolutely have to get a room mate glad I have my boyfriend whenever we decide to do that.

[@maraileetorres9468]

Ur apartment rent scared me

[@winterspring3402]

YOU LIVE CLOSE TO ME???

[@marianolasco1151]

I’m telling y’all you need a solid 20k for everything

[@HAPPYCHICMERRIAMCHAS]

Let’s forget the pet deposit and pet rent. I may just move to the ghetto.

[@Derosebeauty]

NYC $1950 1bdr 1 bath

[@TheHistorianKing]

Damn.

[@grizchicago]

Chicago suburbs same way

[@Tundra0128]

What a rip off! Rent is so bad in this country

[@johnskyline3451]

1.550 rent every month how??? here where I am they give 600 euro lowest salary!! I mean how much money you people make and u all can afford and live in this fuckn luxury........ 2 bedrooms 2 baths, garage.. do i live on another planet compare to you?....like come on

[@MM-MLT]

Different country different value

[@RandySoWavvy]

Not everyone can afford luxury apartments

[@Adam-mz9mt]

get to the facts please, i don’t understand why it takes 3 minutes to get into the video and so much unnecessary talking. is it a blog or an informational video

[@martiux0916]

Oh my Gosh blablabla