Two buddies want to move in together to save money. Looks easy, doesn’t it? Then reality dawns. Every ad within their budget is a tiny studio, and every home with true size is priced much over what any of them can comfortably afford alone, let alone shared. If you’ve ever moved into a flat with a flatmate, boyfriend or family member in a city like Berkeley, you’ve definitely heard this scenario. You think you know how the maths adds up, but it never does. Why splitting the cost is easier said than done Sharing the rent theoretically cuts costs in half. In fact, it's harder to find a place that really works for two than it is to look alone. You’ve stopped thinking only about your commute or your timetable. You’re walking between two worlds, two sets of demands, two budgets and often two quite different lifestyles. This is exactly why so many people start looking for Berkeley apartments for rent while anticipating a quick fix, only to find out that the market moves rapidly and goo...