Decision-Making Simulation

Apartment Shopping Challenge

The cheapest apartment isn't always the smartest one. Meet Simone. Help her pick between three real options — and learn how to weigh trade-offs the way successful renters do.

Meet Simone

Simone is a 32-year-old single mom with a 7-year-old daughter. She works full-time in North Philly. Her take-home pay is $2,800/month. She'd like to keep her commute under 45 minutes and needs a safe neighborhood near a good school.

Her priorities

Safety and a good neighborhood
Reasonable commute (under 45 min)
Rent under 30% of take-home ($840 max, or she stretches to $940)
Stable landlord (long-term rental)