I don't live downtown like the rest. I live a 10 min walk to the liberty science center. 78k salary, $1800 rent for 2 bedroom 2 bathroom (which I live by myself) and parking is open parking around communipaw. So I don't pay it. It's just street parking. It's possible to find things not luxury. But if luxury is what you seek, expect an arm and a leg in unrealistic standards for studio prices and bedrooms based on proximity to NYC.