Powering a 230v air compressor

Not sure if this is the right spot for this post, but I figured it is an electrical question.

I just bought a 60 gal. Kobalt compressor from lowes to paint my 68 dodge dart.
http://m.lowes.com/pd_36_0__?productId=3370356

Now my garage doesn't have the 230v plug and I have no idea if my breaker box can even handle the 230v or if there is enough room in it, and my garage is a good 50feet away from the box.

Now I would pay to get a 230v installed but I am renting, I don't know if the landlord will get mad, and I don't want to put money into a house I'm renting.

Someone suggested to me to buy a step up transformer? Will one of those work?

I also thought of maybe buying a generator to power my air compressor? This one here...
http://www.harborfreight.com/engine...ng-watts-65-hp-212cc-gas-generator-69676.html

Will that option work?

Any help will be greatly appreciated! Thanks!