August 7, 2025

Renters across the United States are facing an increasingly complex financial landscape. While inflation has cooled and wages have seen moderate growth, rent prices in many areas remain persistently high—forcing Americans to spend a larger share of their income just to keep a roof over their heads. To help bring clarity to this issue, WalletHub […]

After years of pandemic-driven rent increases, many renters hoped 2024 and 2025 would finally bring some financial relief. And while headlines tout slight declines in rent prices, the reality is that rent remains historically high in most parts of the U.S.—and for many, affordability is still out of reach. A new report from Realtor.com, covered