==Budgeting for rental housing==

When searching for rental housing, it is important to calculate how much money you can afford to pay each month. Your basic rent is an obvious expense, but there are still other monthly and one-time expenses to consider.

===Monthly expenses===

* new appliances, such as a microwave, barbeque, and TV; and

* new furniture, such as a bed, couch, and dresser.

==Identifying rental needs and preferences==