What is your idea of "affordable"? Everyone I know is different in how much they are willing to spend on rent. Munchkin was right though with everything she said. I'd suggest contacting the DG alumnae association in NYC, I know they have one. Maybe they know someone who needs a roommate. If you get something by yourself in the boros, rent is going to be at least $800-$1000 (or more) depending where you go, unless you get an illegal basement apartment like I have and you usually have to know someone to do this for obvious reasons. Craigslist.org is a good site, there are always listings on there for people looking for roommates. I would look into this a lot though, I know living with other people can be difficult and one of my DPhiE sisters is experiencing problems with this right now. Also, to rent a room, you will probably need a guarantor as well or be able to prove you make at least 40times the rent. It's very pricey too because you will need first and last months rent, and if you get a broker, add the broker's fee on top of that which is usually the same amount as the rent. I know someone who recently got his own apartment ($1700 a month+utilities) and it was almost $6000 down so he could move in. I will keep my ears open if I hear of anyone looking for a roommate though. I think the college/grad student idea is the best bet though. I think that once we are out of school for a few years, most of us tend to wanna live alone!!!
