September 4, 2025

With U.S. rents climbing nearly 50% in the past decade, renters across the country have felt their budgets squeezed. In high-cost metros like New York, San Francisco, or Los Angeles, it’s not uncommon for rent to consume over one-third of a household’s income leaving little left for savings or other essentials. But not every city […]

The U.S. rental market continues to show signs of cooling, bringing cautious optimism for renters across the nation. Realtor.com’s latest May 2025 Rent Report highlights a 22-month streak of declining year-over-year rents, signaling that affordability though still a challenge is slowly improving. However, underlying economic, policy, and construction trends suggest that the relief may be