$1,800 for a one-bedroom apartment? No wonder people are losing their homes

By: Shamecca Brown, Columnist

Outlets: Granite State News Collaborative

Published: October 27, 2025

Words: 765

Last Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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Wow. A one-bedroom apartment starting at $1,800-a-month rent with nothing included. Who’s really surviving this? I can tell you right now – for many of us, it’s not easy. And I’m personally living it.

I’m working, taking care of my family, paying every bill on time, and still feeling like I’m drowning. I’m doing everything I’m supposed to do – showing up to work, being a good neighbor, helping my community, yet I’m …

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