Rent News, How-To's, and Advice

In today’s high‑cost rental market, many households need help to keep up with rent and utility bills. This guide highlights the main types of rental assistance available today and points you to official tools...

Before you jump onto rental websites to find your next home, it's important to work out how much you can afford to pay for rent without stressing your finances.   The 30% Rule A common approach is to use the 30% ...

Rents continue to rise in 2023. Although rental rate increases have recently slowed, rental price growth is still higher than before 2020. In July, rent prices grew by 0.31% from July 2022, slower than earlier in 2023 but still rising. ...

Navigating your relationship with your property owner can significantly enhance your renting experience. While not all interactions may be seamless, cultivating a positive relationship with your landlord can lead to a ...

In California right now, if you can't pay your rent on time, your landlord can ask you to leave your home, even if you've found a way to settle your unpaid rent. But there's a new plan bein...

Facing an eviction and potentially becoming homeless can be stressful and overwhelming. Several reasons can lead to a home eviction. Some of them include unemployment, the loss of a job, or an illness that prevents...

Looking for a place to live without breaking the bank? While it's getting harder to find inexpensive apartments across major U.S. cities, there are still some places where paying less than $1,000 a month for rent is possible...

Renting a home is a common housing choice for millions of individuals and families across the United States. However, affording the rising rental housing costs can be a significant challenge for so...

On August 14, 2024, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, or HUD for short, announced the new rent prices that will be considered fair for the fiscal year 2025. This change will ...