Have you ever watched one of your favorite shows and pondered how a character could afford their giant city apartment on a small salary? Us too. So we decided to do a bit of investigative work to see what the TV homes we see on screen would actually cost. We took a look at Trulia to analyze the layouts and neighborhoods to determine the modern day costs of each space. Big surprise? Most of the homes have some pretty hefty price tags and the apartments have crazy high rent. Read ahead to see the real-life costs of these famous on-screen abodes.
Have you ever watched one of your favorite shows and pondered how a character could afford their giant city apartment on a small salary? Us too. So we decided to do a bit of investigative work to see what the TV homes we see on screen would actually cost. We took a look at Trulia to analyze the layouts and neighborhoods to determine the modern day costs of each space. Big surprise? Most of the homes have some pretty hefty price tags and the apartments have crazy high rent. Read ahead to see the real-life costs of these famous on-screen abodes.
Even though Marnie’s studio in Girls is laughably small (especially once her husband Desi tries building a wall), the spot in NYC’s Chinatown probably still costs a whopping $2,575 a month.
Even though Marnie’s studio in Girls is laughably small (especially once her husband Desi tries building a wall), the spot in NYC’s Chinatown probably still costs a whopping $2,575 a month.
For someone who struggles financially, Hannah has definitely benefitted from splitting rent in her two-bedroom apartment in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Trulia estimates that the rent might have been $2,500 per month.
For someone who struggles financially, Hannah has definitely benefitted from splitting rent in her two-bedroom apartment in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Trulia estimates that the rent might have been $2,500 per month.
Since the S.F. tech boom, the price for the iconic Full House home in Alamo Square has definitely skyrocketed. The three-bedroom home would now have an asking price of $4.28 million.
Since the S.F. tech boom, the price for the iconic Full House home in Alamo Square has definitely skyrocketed. The three-bedroom home would now have an asking price of $4.28 million.
People have argued for years that Carrie probably couldn’t afford her Upper East Side apartment with that killer closet on a writer’s salary. Well if she still lived there today as a single thirty-something, the same would be true. Her spot most likely costs $3,000 per month.
People have argued for years that Carrie probably couldn’t afford her Upper East Side apartment with that killer closet on a writer’s salary. Well if she still lived there today as a single thirty-something, the same would be true. Her spot most likely costs $3,000 per month.
With a home value of $3,023,753, it makes sense why six people are needed to pay rent for the Palo Alto incubator house owned by Erlich Bachmann.
With a home value of $3,023,753, it makes sense why six people are needed to pay rent for the Palo Alto incubator house owned by Erlich Bachmann.
Although Stars Hollow isn’t a real Connecticut town, Trulia was able to estimate that the stars’ two-bedroom home would cost around $445,000.
Although Stars Hollow isn’t a real Connecticut town, Trulia was able to estimate that the stars’ two-bedroom home would cost around $445,000.
The central set piece of Friends is a huge open apartment in Greenwich Village, NYC. With a monthly rent of $4,000 today, it’s unlikely that Monica and whatever cast member was living in the two-bedroom at the time could actually afford it.
The central set piece of Friends is a huge open apartment in Greenwich Village, NYC. With a monthly rent of $4,000 today, it’s unlikely that Monica and whatever cast member was living in the two-bedroom at the time could actually afford it.
We totally dug the open layout of Dev’s studio apartment in Master Of None. However, we wouldn’t want to spend $2,561 per month to live in the Williamsburg pad totally solo.
We totally dug the open layout of Dev’s studio apartment in Master Of None. However, we wouldn’t want to spend $2,561 per month to live in the Williamsburg pad totally solo.
The main set piece of The Big Bang Theory is Apartment 4A, where Leonard and Sheldon first lived together. The two-bedroom in Pasadena, CA most likely costs around $2,272 per month.
The main set piece of The Big Bang Theory is Apartment 4A, where Leonard and Sheldon first lived together. The two-bedroom in Pasadena, CA most likely costs around $2,272 per month.
Just across the way is a one-bedroom apartment where Penny first lived. Since it is considerably smaller than the unit across the way, rent would probably be $1,825 each month.
Just across the way is a one-bedroom apartment where Penny first lived. Since it is considerably smaller than the unit across the way, rent would probably be $1,825 each month.
Hopefully superhero Jessica Jones is making quite a bit of money as a private eye. Her Hell’s Kitchen pre-war apartment most likely costs $3,250. However since Jessica Jones lives in the Marvel universe, average prices might be a bit different.
Hopefully superhero Jessica Jones is making quite a bit of money as a private eye. Her Hell’s Kitchen pre-war apartment most likely costs $3,250. However since Jessica Jones lives in the Marvel universe, average prices might be a bit different.
While the meth lab probably would have lowered the price even further, Walter White’s three-bedroom home in Albuquerque, New Mexico likely cost $187,788.
While the meth lab probably would have lowered the price even further, Walter White’s three-bedroom home in Albuquerque, New Mexico likely cost $187,788.
While Titus and Kimmy always chat about how cheap their one-bedroom basement apartment in Greenpoint, Brooklyn is, the rent is actually probably $2,400 per month.
While Titus and Kimmy always chat about how cheap their one-bedroom basement apartment in Greenpoint, Brooklyn is, the rent is actually probably $2,400 per month.
Paying for her apartment in The Dunes in Inglewood, CA ended up being too tricky for Issa to pull off alone on a non-profit teacher salary. The one bedroom is estimated to cost about $2,000 for rent.
Paying for her apartment in The Dunes in Inglewood, CA ended up being too tricky for Issa to pull off alone on a non-profit teacher salary. The one bedroom is estimated to cost about $2,000 for rent.
The home of the Dunphy family is located in L.A.’s Cheviot Hills. With a great yard and neighborhood, the two-story four-bedroom home most likely costs around $3.26 million.
The home of the Dunphy family is located in L.A.’s Cheviot Hills. With a great yard and neighborhood, the two-story four-bedroom home most likely costs around $3.26 million.
The cool Echo Park house shared between Mikey and Bertie on Love would probably cost the friends $819,871 to purchase.
The cool Echo Park house shared between Mikey and Bertie on Love would probably cost the friends $819,871 to purchase.
The famous apartment over MacLaren’s Pub was home to Ted Mosby along with multiple other cast members throughout the show. It’s a good thing they split the costs. The Upper West Side two-bedroom apartment is estimated to cost $3,595 per month.
The famous apartment over MacLaren’s Pub was home to Ted Mosby along with multiple other cast members throughout the show. It’s a good thing they split the costs. The Upper West Side two-bedroom apartment is estimated to cost $3,595 per month.
Neil Patrick Harris’s playboy character Barney was the wealthiest of the gang and lived in a two-bedroom apartment — with an entire room just for his suits. His monthly rent was probably $3,000.
Neil Patrick Harris’s playboy character Barney was the wealthiest of the gang and lived in a two-bedroom apartment — with an entire room just for his suits. His monthly rent was probably $3,000.
Ilana and Jaime’s apartment in Gowanus, Brooklyn might have to deal with the occasional rat or two, but at least they can split their $2,700 rent.
Ilana and Jaime’s apartment in Gowanus, Brooklyn might have to deal with the occasional rat or two, but at least they can split their $2,700 rent.
Abbi shares her apartment in Astoria, Queens with her always-absent roommate’s boyfriend Bevers. Total rent for the two bedroom is most likely $2,200 per month.
Abbi shares her apartment in Astoria, Queens with her always-absent roommate’s boyfriend Bevers. Total rent for the two bedroom is most likely $2,200 per month.
The amazing loft apartment in New Girl is actually quite affordable for a four bedroom. The spot in L.A.’s Arts District is only $2,395 per month.
The amazing loft apartment in New Girl is actually quite affordable for a four bedroom. The spot in L.A.’s Arts District is only $2,395 per month.
Meredith Grey has had plenty of roommates stay in her large four-bedroom home in Seattle’s Queen Anne’s Hill neighborhood. While the doctor inherited the home, it’s value is most likely $1,644,306.
Meredith Grey has had plenty of roommates stay in her large four-bedroom home in Seattle’s Queen Anne’s Hill neighborhood. While the doctor inherited the home, it’s value is most likely $1,644,306.
One of the benefits of moving from NYC to West Covina, CA for lawyer Rebecca Bunch was a major upgrade on rent prices. Her two-story townhouse most likely only costs $1,495 per month.
One of the benefits of moving from NYC to West Covina, CA for lawyer Rebecca Bunch was a major upgrade on rent prices. Her two-story townhouse most likely only costs $1,495 per month.
Seinfeld’s Upper West Side digs would probably cost the comedian a sizable $3,350 per month today.
Seinfeld’s Upper West Side digs would probably cost the comedian a sizable $3,350 per month today.