Sorry, folks: solo living comes at a cost — quite literally . Studio apartments, NYC’s most attainable units, are in fact pretty darn expensive.

Rents are rising quickly, particularly in NYC’s hottest neighborhoods , and scoping out a small space doesn’t necessarily mean a small monthly payment.

The New York Times analyzed findings from Zillow’s Top Rental Markets and the U.S. Census to uncover geographical representations of major markets across the U.S. After doing some digging, the experts uncovered that NYC and Miami are among the least affordable for renters who are operating solo. Fun stuff!

Studio apartments in NYC — what renters should expect

Rents in NYC are a staggering 149% higher than the rest of the country, and studios are no exception. The average cost of on

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