I was looking at new condos this weekend and can't believe the shit people are buying these days. e.g. no exterior windows on a "one bedroom," just a glorified studio partition. Every time we start to get tired of our dated common area decor all we have to do is remember our bedroom is twice the size of anything built since 1995, we have a real dining room, and a living room that can comfortably fit two big couches. Can't imagine what finding a rental is like, although it would be easier at your budget.