I know this may sound stupid, but do you have anything you can sell just to get the cash for the security deposit? Years ago when I was young, single and wanted to move into a decent place, I worked massive amounts of overtime to get money for the deposit. Have an Autumn yard sale? My mother in law did that when she was moving several years ago. 2 weekends= $2500.00 It was hard work and a pain in the butt, but better than moving everything to the west coast.