Rent Increases

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U.S. Rent Growth Accelerates as Home Values StabilizeU.S. rent values continued their growth streak, accelerating for the ninth-straight month, according to the June Zillow Real Estate Market Report.The median U.S. rent rose 3% on an annual basis to $1,483, with Las Vegas (up 10%), Phoenix (up 8.4%) and Orlando (up 7.4%) seeing the largest year-over-year…

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Living with a Roommate Can Save Renters $515 a Month

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Renters can save $515 a month by sharing their home or apartment with at least one roommate instead of renting a one-bedroom unit on their own, according to the inaugural HotPads Rooms for Rent Index. Nationally, the median rent for a one-bedroom home or apartment is $1,320 per month. Meanwhile, the median asking rent for a single bedroom in…

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Strong Demand Pushes Up New York City Rents, According to StreetEasy

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If you live anywhere other than New York City and think you pay a lot in rent, read on. This story may actually make you feel better. Ahead of peak rental season, apartment shoppers can expect to see slightly higher rent prices than last year, particularly in areas with lower-priced homes, according to New York City…

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