Kate Mannelly, a 29-year-old teacher living in Boston, wants to move into a one-bedroom apartment. But prices are nearly the same as the rent she now splits on a two-bedroom unit with her sister.
"I do feel like the renting industry really caters toward couples and those who are sharing one room and can split rent," she told Insider. "What does that mean for the rest of us that are not in a relationship or not splitting one bedroom with a partner?"
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