I’m 21 and live in a 72-square-foot NYC apartment that costs $1,345 a month. Here’s what a day in my life looks like.

My micro-studio apartment in the West Village has no kitchen or closet. Here’s what my rent costs and what a day in my tiny-living life is like.

I live in a 72-square-foot apartment in the West Village for $1,345 a month. Photo: Liv Hendrix for Insider

By Via Hendrix

I had dreamed of moving from my small town in Tennessee to New York City ever since I visited the Big Apple when I was 4 years old. Unfortunately, I didn’t quite grasp how expensive it is to live there until I was much older.

A lot of people live with roommates or move to boroughs other than Manhattan, like Brooklyn or Queens, to save money. But I wanted to be in the center of the action and live alone.

I found my solution on the internet: a micro-studio apartment. In NYC, these spaces are often between 50 and 100 square feet and make living alone somewhat affordable.

I found my 72-square-foot apartment in the West Village for $1,345 a month. It’s in my favorite part of the city, has a fire escape, and the perfect amount of space for a 21-year-old college graduate.

Here’s what a day of my life is like in this tiny space:

As soon as I wake up, I turn my bed back into my couch