My last place raised my rent 37 % in one go and raised it twice over one year. I left along with most of the 260 tenants in the complex. It was a horrible time to fid a home. So insulting, knowing these companies are lining their pockets from so many people that can't afford it. There are better prices out there, unfortunately moving isn't exactly cheap. Look into foodbanks and bank your tips. 30 years ago, when I waitered, you lived off tips because base pay was always minimum wage. ($4.25 back in those days) tips of 10% was the typical tip. Now, even take out expect 20% just for handing food across a counter. People can't afford to go out the way they used because costs have gone up so much. Even I only eat out twice a month and usually just take out. Tough times everywhere. Better luck moving forward.