Is $17,000 enough to move out?

I may not be a lot but I was just curious. That’s my estimate of what I have. I do help my dad pay the bills and stuff says it’s really hard right now inland rent is like really high. My best friend said, “Not if we get roommates to help pay rent and you need to stop depending on you dad for an answer and be an adult. He isn’t going to be around forever. Be a grown up and move out of daddy’s house!” Shows us how much she knows. She needs to understand that rent is so high right now. My estimate is $6000 in my checking account and $11000 in savings. I will NOT tell you my real amount I have. I am a teacher’s assistant so I don’t make much.

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Scribbles · 36-40, F

Well, it depends. Each place you look at might be different.
I've rented apartments in different cities whenever I move around. And even within the same cities the property managers have different things they look for.
Some are simply ok with a good credit history and proof of enough money to pay rent for 6 months. Some want to see a paystub for proof you make double or triple the rent cost(whatever they are expecting) Some don't care as long you have good credit history or get a cosigner.
With how rent costs have risen over the past year, make sure you check around so you aren't paying more then you should. I don't know where in the world you live, so I don't have much advice beyond that. Ask a friend who has experience renting apartments and maybe they can give you more specific advice.

Good luck!

ElizabethBabe1994 · 26-30, F

@Scribbles thanks. Some people told me I don’t have enough

Scribbles · 36-40, F

@ElizabethBabe1994 Don't be discouraged. Just go out and look at a few places and find out. You don't have to sign a lease. Prices for apartments can vary wildly.