Ninja how old are you? If there is a college around where you live especially a large one, I suggest you look around for rooms that are being rented out to students. I managed to find a room for under $300 with internet and free laundry + some utilities I have to pay. I'm not going to school right now but I can pass as a college student and it's not like they check to verify with the school. It took a bit of looking around to find this great deal cause most were 300-400+. Check on craigslist or walk around to find for rent signs. If you have the skills ask if they give reduced rent for maintenance on the house, some ads actually advertise that.Where do you currently work and how many hours a week? Maybe try getting a second job?