September 11, 2025

Rents Surging Ahead: How Rental Costs Have Outpaced Inflation in the U.S. (2015–2025)

Housing affordability has been a hot-button issue in the United States for decades, but the last ten years have placed the problem under an even sharper spotlight. From rising home prices to record-high rents, the question many are asking is: has rent officially outpaced inflation? The answer is yes by a significant margin. Between 2015 […]

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Rent in 2025: Why the 30% Rule Is Harder Than Ever to Follow

The year 2025 has brought both relief and challenges for renters. On one hand, rental growth has cooled in several regions, giving the impression that affordability is improving. On the other, a closer look at the numbers reveals that many households are still spending an unsustainable share of their income on housing. So, how much

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