In today’s rental landscape, what used to be considered a six-figure milestone salary is now the bare minimum to afford rent in many American cities. A new analysis from Zillow Group reveals that the number of markets where renters must earn at least $100,000 per year to comfortably afford a typical rental has doubled since […]
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After several years of relentless rent increases, the U.S. rental market is finally showing signs of cooling. According to the latest data from Redfin, the median asking rent fell by about 1% year-over-year in May 2025 to $1,625 the lowest level since early 2022. This marks a notable shift in the rental landscape, signaling that the
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After nearly four years of frozen rents during the pandemic, Los Angeles is entering a new chapter in its rental market one that could redefine affordability for thousands of renters across the city. Beginning February 1, many tenants living in rent-controlled apartments may face rent increases of up to 6%, marking one of the most
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After years of relentless rent increases and record-low vacancy rates, America’s rental landscape is beginning to shift and for once, renters are the ones benefiting. Thanks to an unprecedented construction boom in multifamily housing, the U.S. rental market is seeing a rare cooling effect. Developers have delivered more apartments in the past year than at
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Housing affordability remains one of the most talked-about issues in major U.S. cities and understandably so. For millions of renters, wages haven’t kept up with rising rents, and affordable units are becoming harder to find. Policymakers, under pressure to protect tenants, often turn to rent control or rent stabilization laws in an attempt to create
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Austin, Texas the city long known for its music, culture, and tech innovation is once again making headlines, this time for its rising rental prices.According to a recent Zumper National Rent Report featured by KVUE, Austin currently leads Central Texas with one-bedroom median rent prices hitting $1,520 per month. This marks another year of steady
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