Finding an apartment you love can be HARD — especially on a budget. So we took to Craigslist to see just how far $1,000 would go in all 50 states. The stipulation: The apartments couldn't be shares, and they had to be in or reasonably close to the cities listed below. So how'd we do? The results may just surprise you...
1. Birmingham, AL — $1,000
Size: Two-bedroom, 1,350 sq. ft. apartment.
Neighborhood: Homewood
Amenities: This apartment is located in a complex that contains a pool, tennis courts, and a private fitness center. Also, the house has air conditioning, which is good because it's Alabama, people.
2. Anchorage, AK — $1,085
Size: One bedroom, 425 sq. ft.
Neighborhood: Downtown Anchorage
Amenties: This apartment has in-floor heating, which is pretty necessary considering you'd be living in Alaska.
3. Tucson, AZ — $1,000
Size: One bedroom, 1,000 sq. ft. apartment
Location: Broadway and Houghton
Amenities: Comes fully furnished and is located on four acres of land with panoramic views of the Catalinas and Rincon mountains.
4. Little Rock, AR — $895
Size: Three bedrooms, one bathroom, 1,800 sq. ft. house
Neighborhood: Downtown Little Rock
Amenities: Eat-in kitchen, laundry room, and a security system. Plus it's quaint AF.
5. San Diego, CA — $900
Size: One bedroom, 450 sq. ft.
Neighborhood: Spring Valley
Amenities: Newly renovated AND a parking space is included. HALLELUJAH!
6. Denver, CO — $915
Size: One bedroom, 575 sq. ft.
Neighborhood: Aurora
Amenities: Pool and playground in the complex, along with on-site laundry.
7. Hartford, CT — $950
Size: One bedroom, 750 sq. ft.
Neighborhood: West Hartford
Amenities: Heat and hot water are included, plus the bathroom and kitchen are newly renovated.
8. Wilmington, DE — $1,075
Size: One-bedroom, two-story apartment, 900 sq. ft.
Neighborhood: Trolly Square/Brandywine
Amenities: The apartment contains original hardwood floors and moldings AND you can use the house's stellar front porch swing.
9. Washington, DC — $1,076
Size: One bedroom, 652 sq. ft.
Neighborhood: Forestville
Amenities: Central air and heat, a community courtyard, and a gourmet kitchen.
10. Jacksonville, FL — $795
Size: Three bedrooms
Neighborhood: Lackawanna
Amenities: This charming lil' bungalow has hardwood floors and tons of original details and built-ins.
11. Atlanta, GA — $900
Size: Three bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, 1,994 sq. ft.
Neighborhood: Southeast Atlanta
Amenities: Fully renovated with stainless steel appliances and crown molding. The house ALSO has a bonus room bc you weren't impressed enough.
12. Wa'a Wa', HI — $900
Size: One bedroom, one bath, 600 sq. ft.
Location: Puna
Amenities: Off-the-grid location on 3.5 acres of land replete with an orchard, gardens, and even chickens. EVEN CHICKENS. There's also Wi-Fi and satellite TV if you get lonely.
13. Boise, Idaho — $1,100
Size: Two bedrooms, 980 sq. ft.
Neighborhood: Meridian
Amenities: Brand new build with vaulted ceilings, in-apartment washer and dryers, and stainless steel appliances. Plus! The apartment complex has a pool and fitness center, covered parking, and a playground. When can we move in?
14. Chicago, IL — $700
Size: One bedroom, one bath
Neighborhood: Rogers Park
Amenities: Light-filled rooms, a deck off the back, and right on one the city's major transportation lines.
15. Bloomington, IN — $1,050
Size: Three-bedroom house, 1,000 sq. ft.
Neighborhood: North Bloomington
Amenities: Brand new stainless steel appliances, a large, fenced-in backyard, a covered patio, and off-street parking.
16. Des Moines, IA — $995
Size: Two bedrooms, two bathrooms, 1,014 sq. ft.
Neighborhood: Near Ewing Park
Amenities: Washer and dryer in unit, air-conditioning, and dishwasher.
17. Wichita, KS — $900
Size: Four bedrooms, two bathrooms, 1,487 sq. ft.
Neighborhood: Newton
Amenities: Recently renovated, this house has a HUGE backyard, washer and dryer, and off-street parking.
18. Louisville, KY — $949
Size: Two bedrooms, 1,288 sq. ft.
Neighborhood: New Albany
Amenities: The house includes a detached one-car garage with a space above it that you can use as a yoga studio or office or whatever. Plus it has a newly renovated bathroom and updated kitchen, and tons of newly restored woodwork throughout the house.
19. New Orleans, LA — $1,100
Size: Two bedrooms, one bathroom
Neighborhood: Uptown
Amenities: Newly renovated and with central air, within walking distance of tons of great local attractions. Also, did you notice those French doors?
20. Portland, ME — $1,000
Size: Two bedrooms, one bathroom
Neighborhood: South Portland
Amenities: Tons of sun and hardwood floors throughout. This apartment also has off-street parking to sweeten the deal.
21. Baltimore, MD — $925
Size: Two bedrooms, 738 sq. ft.
Neighborhood: West Baltimore
Amenities: Laundry room in the building and off-street parking. Do you like ceiling fans? Because this place has got 'em, too.
22. Boston, MA — $1,000
Size: One bedroom, 1,050 sq. ft.
Neighborhood: ACTUALLY it's in Lowell.
Amenities: So it's damn near impossible to find a place in Boston proper for under $1,000 that's not a share. Godspeed to anyone trying.
23. Detroit, MI — $795
Size: Two bedrooms plus an office
Neighborhood: Grosse Pointe Park
Amenities: The unit includes all appliances and has both a front and back porch.
24. Minneapolis, MN — $1,095
Size: One bedroom plus office, 850 sq. ft.
Neighborhood: Lake Calhoun
Amenities: All original vintage woodwork and hardwood floors, free membership to fitness center, and laundry in the building. Plus, a storage unit is included in the rent.
25. Hattiesburg, MS — $1,000
Size: Three-bedroom house, 1,300 sq. ft.
Neighborhood: Near the University of Southern Mississippi
Amenities: This house has 9-foot ceilings and includes an eat-in kitchen and special features like French doors and ceiling fans. There's also a one-car garage.
26. Springfield, MO — $950
Size: One bedroom, 840 sq. ft.
Neighborhood: Downtown Springfield
Amenities: Stainless steel appliances and granite countertops, plus a shared roof deck and complimentary internet.
27. Billings, MT — $1,045
Size: Two bedrooms, 952 sq. ft.
Neighborhood: West End
Amenities: This recently remodeled apartment included all-new fixtures. It has its own in-unit washer and dryer and dishwasher, and the apartment complex has its own fitness center.
28. Lincoln, NE — $880
Size: One bedroom, 815 sq. ft.
Neighborhood: Downtown Lincoln
Amenities: A pool and clubhouse, a cyber café (lol), and outdoor grilling stations. Each apartment has its own washer and dryer and comes complete with walk-in closets, wood flooring, and air conditioning.
30. Nashua, NH — $1,050
Size: One bedroom, one bathroom
Neighborhood: North Nashua
Amenities: In a charming Victorian house, this apartment has wide pine floors and a walk-in closet. There's also a garden area in the yard and a washer and dryer in the common building area for tenant use.
31. Jersey City, NJ — $750
Size: One bedroom
Neighborhood: Downtown Jersey City
Amenities: Yo, this place comes fully furnished! Also it has heated floors and a private patio. YESSSS.
32. Albuquerque, NM — $899
Size: One bedroom, 829 sq. ft.
Neighborhood: Cottonwood
Amenities: Enjoy 9-foot ceilings, French doors, and energy-efficient lighting.
33. New York, NY — $1,100
Size: One bedroom
Neighborhood: Pelham Bay, the Bronx
Amenities: Well, you TECHNICALLY live in NYC, so there's that. Plus, there's hardwood floors. Honestly it's pretty impossible to find an apartment in New York for less than a zillion dollars, let's be real.
34. Asheville, NC — $1,100
Size: Three bedrooms, two bathrooms, 1,500 sq. ft.
Neighborhood: Candler
Amenities: This newly remodeled home boasts a patio and a fireplace.
35. Grand Forks, ND — $1,095
Size: Four bedrooms, one and a half baths
Neighborhood: Near University of North Dakota
Amenities: Laundry onsite and a detached garage, plus a backyard with a fire pit.
36. Columbus, OH — $1,040
Size: Two bedrooms, 937 sq. ft.
Neighborhood: Northern Columbus
Amenities: There's a washer and dryer in the unit and off-street parking, too. Plus, each townhome has an attached garage and the complex has its own swimming pool.
37. Tulsa, OK — $1,100
Size: Two bedrooms, two bathrooms, 1,500 sq. ft.
Neighborhood: LaFortune County Park
Amenities: This spacious apartment has basically everything you'd ever want, including a wet bar in the living room, laundry in the unit, a carport, and a pool in the complex.
38. Portland, OR — $1,100
Size: Studio, 380 sq. ft.
Neighborhood: Southeast Portland
Amenities: Laundry in building, plus a fitness center, and bike storage available.
39. Philadelphia, PA — $1,045
Size: One bedroom
Neighborhood: Center City
Amenities: Located in a renovated hotel, this apartment has huge windows and a doorman-controlled lobby.
40. Providence, RI — $1,000
Size: Two bedrooms, 1,000 sq. ft.
Neighborhood: Downtown
Amenities: The building boasts a laundry room and storage, and rent includes off-street parking.
41. Charleston, SC — $1,100
Size: Three bedrooms, two bathrooms, 1,300 sq. ft.
Neighborhood: North Charleston
Amenities: It's a whole damn house all to yourself.
42. Sioux Falls, SD — $1,100
Size: Four bedrooms, two bathrooms, 1,156 sq. ft.
Neighborhood: Western Sioux Falls
Amenities: This recently rehabbed house includes a covered porch and hardwood floors along with central air and a two-car garage.
43. Nashville, TN — $1,069
Size: One bedroom, 750 sq. ft.
Neighborhood: West Nashville
Amenities: Hardwood floors, close to downtown.
44. Austin, TX — $1,099
Size: One bedroom, 700 sq. ft.
Neighborhood: North Central Austin
Amenities: Laundry on-site and centrally located to shopping and restaurants.
45. Salt Lake City, UT — $1,025
Size: One bedroom, 800 sq. ft.
Neighborhood: Downtown
Amenities: Recently renovated, this lil' bungalow has a bonus room that can be used as an office.
46. Burlington, VT — $1,100
Size: Two bedrooms, one bathroom
Neighborhood: Old North End
Amenities: Washer and dryer in basement, hardwood floors, and extra basement storage. Plus, pretty blue kitchen cabinets!
47. Richmond, VA — $1,099
Size: Two bedrooms, two bathrooms, 823, sq. ft.
Neighborhood: Downtown
Amenities: Exposed brick, bike storage racks, a fitness center, and ~designer lighting~.
48. Seattle, WA — $1,095
Size: Studio, 403 sq. ft.
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill
Amenities: So this studio's on the small side, but hey, at least there's laundry on-site.
49. Morgantown, WV — $625
Size: Four bedrooms, 1,350 sq. ft.
Neighborhood: Near West Virginia University
Amenities: Sadly, the tapestries don't come with the house, but it does have a two-car garage and laundry in the unit.
50. Madison, WI — $1,050
Size: One bedroom, 650 sq. ft.
Neighborhood: Atwood
Amenitites: Does a crazy shingled kitchen ceiling count? The apartment also has access to a HUGE backyard, so that's pretty cool.
51. Cheyenne, WY — $895
Size: Two bedrooms, 900 sq. ft.
Neighborhood: Downtown Cheyenne
Amenities: Marble countertops, a clawfoot tub, a washer and dryer in the unit, plus a huge fenced-in yard.