lol just move to Oakland, everyone’s doing it. SF’s overrated anyway 😂

So I'm all about frugality and honestly, the only thing that's helped me deal with the rents here is to live way below my means. Cut out all the extra expenses, got a side hustle, and share an apartment. Still rough though 🙃

Tried talking directly to your landlord? Sometimes they're willing to negotiate if you've been a good tenant. Offer to sign a longer lease in exchange for a smaller increase maybe.

Man, I remember my $300-a-month studio in the 80's. Those were the days, huh? I miss not eating ramen thrice a week to make rent. Try living with roomies, though? Cuts down on the costs a bit. Good luck, friend.

HK – The whole city is battling these hikes. I grew up here and it's painful to watch the character of SF fade away with every increase. Had to move twice in 3 years myself. Don't know how much longer I can hang on to those heart-strings tying me here.

Landlord-tenant lawyer here. Have you checked if your rent increase is within the legal limit? SF has strict rules on this - it's worth looking into the Rent Board's regulations. Document everything your landlord does, just in case you can challenge it. Sometimes just letting them know you're aware of your rights is enough to back them down.

Quite the welcome to the city, huh? I thought coming from NY I was prepared but this is next level stuff. Anyone got tips for budgeting in this economy? 😩

Same boat here, got a hike last month. Rent control does little when the base rent was already crazy high. 🚀 Anyone got a line on reasonable studios or is that a unicorn in SF now?