If you have the opportunity to see a floor plan, take full advantage. Seeing an apartment’s floor plan will help you understand the space and potentially save some money. Be on the lookout for an adaptable floor plan. It is not unusual to convert spaces into bedrooms to save some money on rent. The floor plan below is a great example.

This is spacious two bedroom, two bath apartment- over 1000 square feet. A third roommate could easily transform the dining space into a bedroom. There is already a door leading into the kitchen so that part is covered. As for the opening between the dining room and living room- get creative. Fill the opening with a cool room divider or even a large bookcase. Voila, you have a third bedroom. 

In this specific scenario, adding a third roommate to the roster will reduce each person’s rent by almost $500. 

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