Have you talked to your landlord about your situation or do you have an idea where you could find someone reliable to live with you (and help pay) or have you thought of asking someone to care for your animals for a while while you research other places to live (and maybe live somewhere free and save up so you can get a little ahead and have your pets with you later)?

I think if I lived in an apartment building again I'd do little odd jobs for seniors (their grocery shopping or take them shopping, etc.) and see if I could make a little extra money. I would try to find something I could do that I do anyway (companion/help seniors keep their homes neat/take out their trash, etc.). But I have always liked older people, got on well with my grandmothers, etc.