Elena Taber, 23, lives with two roommates in a 3-bedroom apartment in New York City's East Village. Together they pay $5,150 a month in rent. Elena works as a full-time YouTuber and pays $1,850 for her room.

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Living In A $5,150/Month Apartment In NYC | Unlocked