I think next year(all of 2021) we will have to continue to rent to save up a bit before buying. We have two high energy dogs, my husband and I, and we might have a baby during the fall 2021. Our current complex would be about 1120 base rent a month for the cheapest apt, with a small yard on the first floor, washer and dryer. We are considering toughing it out for a year in a studio apt, for around 900-1000 a month (we are looking for the cheapest) that still has in unit washer/dryer but wouldn't have a yard. Right now we have a roommate and pay about 930/month. Worth it?