share an apartment with

合租

(hézū)

A: I want to rent an apartment nearby, but it is too expensive.

我想在附近租个房子,但是太贵。

(wǒ xiǎnɡ zài fùjìn zū ɡè fánɡzi,dànshì tàiɡuì.)

B: Then you'd better find someone to share an apartment with. In that case, it will be cheaper. 

那你最好找合租,这样租金会便宜些。

(nà nǐ zuìhǎo zhǎo hézū,zhèyànɡ zūjīn huì piànyi xiē.)

A: That's a good idea. 

真是个好主意。

(zhēn shì ɡè hǎo zhǔyi.)