That's terrible-- sorry to hear it. It's exploded in recent years and there isn't a lot of sub 1500 1 beds/studios out there-- 5 years ago you could have a 3 bed at that price. GL and feel free to dm me if you want any advice on the apt hunt or to chat about the finer points of living in wisconsin (I miss it, but it was over a decade ago so I know it's very different these days)