Latina Reveals Monthly Rent and Utility Costs in Her Houston Apartment

A Latina living in Houston shared on TikTok the monthly expenses of her home, detailing what she pays for rent and utilities. Valentina, who goes by @valentinaen_usa on TikTok and is a content creator originally from Colombia, explains that her one-bedroom apartment, complete with a furnished bathroom and kitchen, costs $1,200 per month. The rent includes a washer, dryer, and water service, but they pay between $80 and $120 for electricity.

Besides rent, one of the most significant expenses she mentioned is car insurance, which amounts to $230 monthly. For her, this figure represents a fixed monthly expense that adds to the other necessary services for her lifestyle.

Finally, she also broke down the cost of communications, mentioning that they pay $150 for two mobile phone lines and home internet service. Adding up these services, the couple spends over $1,700 monthly just on rent and basic utilities. This figure puts into perspective the cost of living in Houston, where rent and utilities can take up a significant portion of a family budget.

In the comments, many people shared what they pay in their cities and also gave their opinions on the amount Valentina pays for rent. "Wow, what a difference, we pay $2,800 for a two-bedroom apartment here in California," "Not bad! I live in California, and we pay $6,000 or sometimes more per month," "It's so cheap, in New Jersey that apartment would cost $2,000 or more," and "Relatively economical. In Miami, just the rent is over $2,000," some users said.