AUSTIN (KXAN) — The cost of housing typically takes up most of the monthly budget, but sharing the costs can help relieve some of the burden. SmartAsset, a financial technology company, looked at apartment rents in Texas and found what a person could save if they split the rent of a two-bedroom apartment with a roommate versus renting a one-bedroom apartment. 2024: What a roommate can save youHere’s how much you can save in these five Texas cities:AustinIn Texas, the most drast