The Cost of Living
My first-ever apartment was a large one-bedroom with hardwood floors and vaulted ceilings, within walking distance of downtown Lexington, Kentucky. It cost $350 a month – which horrified me at the time.
Flash forward 15 years to 2018, to the last apartment I rented: a small one-bedroom with a leaky roof, located near downtown Chattanooga – which I was lucky to find for a mere $725 a month.
Indeed, the need for more affordable housing is real.
In our first story below, we explore the experiences of two Chattanooga women, who overcame obstacles to safe, affordable housing with the help of local organizations.