says who:
Not at all. I would like you to think about why you have a “small” apartment. There is a point that circles back to tuition.
As a side point 220$ per month sounds like a large sum that would be able to get an rent upgrade anywhere outside Boro Park/Williamsburg/LES or LA. I know it would work where I live. I believe it would even work in Flatbush!
Do you choose to live in one of those areas (or another area where costs are similar)?