San Diego’s rent cap fell to 8.2%, but landlords can still raise rent by $249 a month
San Diego County's cap on rent increases fell from 8.8% to 8.2% on August 1. On a typical San Diego rent, 8.2% works out…
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How Much Does Rent Go Up Each Year? What Counts as a Normal Increase
Most renters see a single-digit increase at renewal. Here is what counts as a normal annual rent hike, using RentDataNow…
Rent got easier to afford in Oakland and Seattle, but worse in cheaper US cities
Of 155 large US cities, 108 saw rent take a bigger bite of local income since 2020. The ones that improved are mostly ex…
City vs. Suburbs: Where Renters Actually Pay Less
Moving one town over saves about $2,003 a month near New York but only $118 near Denver. Here is where the suburb discou…
San Francisco Landlords are Paying Tenants $50,000 to Leave
San Francisco rent buyouts are back to pre-pandemic levels, with a median payout near $50,000. Against a citywide median…
Paying Rent on Time Does Nothing for Your Credit Unless Someone Reports It
Years of on-time rent can still leave you with a thin credit file, because most landlords never report payments to the c…
Cleveland was Affordable until Outsiders with Bigger Budgets Moved In. Locals are Being Priced Out.
Cleveland rent rose 50.8% since January 2020 against a national 33.3%, while local income grew 32%. The cheapest Rust Be…
Fair Market Rent (HUD) isn't the Market Rate, and in Phoenix it's 29% Higher
In Phoenix the HUD-derived two-bedroom figure runs about 29% above actual market rent, while in New York it runs about 2…
LA's Rent Cap Is Rising to 8.7%
California's statewide rent cap climbs to 8.7% in Los Angeles and Orange counties on August 1. Our data shows rents acro…
The True Cost of Renting: Why Rent Is Only Part of Your Monthly Bill
The rent line is only the start. See how utilities, insurance, deposits, and fees turn a $1,951 rent into a $2,300-plus …
San Francisco Rent Is Up 50% From Its Pandemic Floor, Three Years After the Doom Loop Talk
San Francisco rent has risen 50.2% from its pandemic floor and sits 25.1% above January 2020. Our trend model puts the c…
Rent Isn't Deductible on Your Federal Return, but Some States Pay Renters Back
There's no federal deduction for the rent you pay on your own home, though a number of states run renter credits and reb…
What $2,000 a Month Rents Across America: A Studio in San Francisco or a 3-Bedroom in Wichita
The same $2,000 budget does not cover a studio in San Francisco yet rents a three-bedroom house in Wichita. Here is what…
Philadelphia Renter Sues Landlord For Using Banned Rent Price-Setting Algorithm
Yiyao Liu filed a class-action suit against Willow Bridge Property Co. and RealPage, claiming his landlord used rent-set…
The Best Time of Year to Rent an Apartment, From Our Rent Data
The pace of rent increases is smallest in late fall and winter and fastest in spring, which makes October through Januar…
A New York Studio Now Takes a $125,000 Salary, Putting a Burden on New College Grads
New York City asking rents reached a seven-year high this spring. At a median studio rent of $3,116, affording one alone…
Studio vs. One-Bedroom: Is the Upgrade Worth the Money?
In some cities the jump from a studio to a one-bedroom is nearly free; in others it costs hundreds a month. Here is the …
San Antonio Landlord Offers Teachers a Year of Free Rent for 3 Hours of Tutoring a Week
American Landmark is offering San Antonio educators a year of free rent, valued near $12,000, in exchange for three hour…
Splitting Rent With a Roommate: How Much You Save in Every Big City
Renting a one-bedroom solo is expensive. Splitting a two-bedroom with a roommate saves $700 to $1,200 a month in the pri…
Renters Insurance: What It Covers and Whether You Actually Need It
For roughly $15 to $20 a month, renters insurance protects thousands of dollars of belongings and shields you from a lia…
Rent Is Falling, but It Still Costs Far More Than Before the Pandemic
Rent is falling in many cities, but zoom out and the typical US rent is still about 36% above its January 2020 level. Ev…
Scammers Are Cloning Real Rental Listings on TikTok and Charging Fake Application Fees
Scammers are copying legitimate rental listings, photos and all, and reposting them on TikTok at deep discounts to colle…
A California Rental Wants $200 More a Month If You Work From Home
A furnished ADU in Walnut Creek, California lists for $3,250 a month, plus $200 more if you work from home. A landlord g…
What Is a Good Rent-to-Income Ratio?
The 30 percent rule is the standard rent benchmark, but it is measured against gross income and many renters in expensiv…
What Credit Score Do You Need to Rent an Apartment?
Many landlords look for a score around 620 to 670 or higher, but income, rental history, and a few smart moves matter ju…
Nearly 1 in 5 Residents Would Consider Leaving Texas Over Housing Costs
A Texas Affiliation of Affordable Housing Providers survey found nearly one in five Texans would consider leaving the st…
National Rent Report: U.S. Rents Rose 0.4% Across the Nation in June 2026, Led by Coastal Cities
The typical US rent rose about 0.4% (roughly $8) from May to June 2026 and is up 3.6% year over year. San Francisco led …
Rent Freezes, Caps, and Bans on Pricing Software: Will Any of It Actually Lower Rent?
A wave of rent freezes, caps, and bans on pricing algorithms is spreading across the country. We weigh what each one act…
America's Most Expensive ZIP Codes for Renters, Where Rent Tops $10,000 a Month
The most expensive ZIP codes in the country for renters read like a map of celebrity and old-money enclaves, from Montec…
New Jersey Bans Landlords From Using RealPage-Style Rent-Setting Software
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed a bill banning landlords from using RealPage-style algorithms to set rents, callin…
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