Help a sista

My husband and I are going to have to be renting soon. My husband makes about $800 every 2 weeks. I make like $177-$300 every 2 weeks. I'm in the process of either getting a second or better job, or going back to college. My question is about how much do you think we should aim for for rent? If I have to apply for food stamps or go to food banks I will. I have a Great Dane and 2 cats to take care of as well. We will be doing away with lots of things we have right now such as cable, audible, and stuff like that. We have no appliances of our own so we need stuff like that I know. Just need some general advice please. We were going to look into a mortgage, but no way we can do that.

* I live in Utah if that helps.

* I can afford college because I qualify for a grant. I did last year and I'm sure I will this year. My college is very small and low tuition. It's very affordable.