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In a sobering milestone for the U.S. housing market, rental affordability has officially reached a record-breaking crisis point. According to the latest report from Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies, millions of Americans are now spending an unsustainable portion of their income just to keep a roof over their heads — a burden that […]

As we approach the middle of 2025, renters across the United States are feeling the sting of rising rental prices. Whether you’re looking for your first apartment, renewing a lease, or relocating for work, the cost of renting has never been more unpredictable. A recent report by 24/7 Wall St., based on research from Construction […]

If you’re feeling sticker shock while apartment hunting in 2025, you’re not alone. A new study by Storage Sense, recently highlighted by Sunset Magazine, reveals that rent prices have reached jaw-dropping levels in many U.S. metros—particularly along the West Coast and in the Northeast. The study looked at rental cost per 100 square feet, a […]

For the past year and a half, renters across the United States have enjoyed a rare break: rents have been steadily falling, month after month. According to recent data from Realtor.com, February 2025 marked the 19th consecutive month of year-over-year declines in median asking rents across the nation’s 50 largest metropolitan areas. But behind the […]

New York City renters are feeling the pressure—again. In February 2025, Manhattan’s median rent surged to a record-breaking $4,500, up 6.4% from the same time last year, according to data from Douglas Elliman and Miller Samuel. This milestone sets a new precedent for one of the most competitive rental markets in the U.S., and it’s […]

The U.S. rental market is experiencing subtle yet significant changes that could impact renters in the coming months. After a period of relative stability, February saw the first rent increase in six months, with the median asking rent rising 0.4% year-over-year to $1,607—the largest gain in nine months. While this increase may seem modest, it […]