I found my 72-square-foot apartment in the West Village for $1,345 a month. In NYC, these spaces are often between 50 and 100 square feet and make living alone somewhat affordable. I found my solution on the internet: a micro-studio apartment. But I wanted to be in the center of the action and live alone. Unfortunately, I didn't quite grasp how expensive it is to live there until I was much older.Ī lot of people live with roommates or move to boroughs other than Manhattan, like Brooklyn or Queens, to save money. I had dreamed of moving from my small town in Tennessee to New York City ever since I visited the Big Apple when I was 4 years old. Visit Insider's homepage for more stories. I love being able to live on my own after college even though some basic tasks can be difficult. My microstudio has no real kitchen or closet, and I sleep on a futon bed that serves as my couch. I live in a 72-square-foot apartment in New York City's West Village for $1,345 a month. I live in a 72-square-foot apartment in the West Village for $1,345 a month.

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