Rent

A new report ranks the worst cities for renters in the U.S., and shockingly New York City wasn’t tops on the list — but another tri-state city was.

State and local agencies that distributed federal aid to renters facing eviction during the pandemic are now scrambling to claw back millions of dollars in overpayments.

The housing supply is low, keeping more people renting who want to buy a new home. That’s one of the many factors impacting other renters on a tight budget looking for a place to live. Housing advocates are hearing frustrated stories from folks looking for affordable places to live over and over again. Like that of 66-year-old Candelaria Gonzalez...

A report from Realtor.com shows May rental prices were down 0.5% from the year before. It’s the first time since 2020 that prices have dropped, according to the company’s data.

Bill flew to class from LA so he could avoid paying rent in the Bay Area and because he loves transportation

Housing advocates think something needs to be done with evictions up and rents increasing on average 20% in the past two years. But some have concerns with the ideas being talked about.

Evictions are rising in Connecticut. “We’re seeing a very large number of evictions right now,” said Dahlia Romanow, Connecticut Fair Housing Center staff attorney. Eviction filings in the state were around 20,000 in the years leading up to the pandemic with 20,597 in 2017, 19,940 in 2018 and 19,106 in 2019. Then, there was a big drop with 6,429 in…

In many major U.S. cities, minimum wage workers need to clock in over 50 hours each week to be able to afford rent on a one-bedroom home.

The housing crisis continues to spiral and inflation reached a 40-year high this summer. Experts say short-term rentals aren’t helping.

We know the housing market is hot, with demand way out-pacing supply. That stress has trickled down to the rental market, too. Now, scammers are taking advantage of stressed-out soon-to-be renters, too. Thankfully an NBC Connecticut employee’s daughter spotted the red flags. “Whether it’s the price, or whether it’s the availability, it’s really hard to find a place to...

Rent prices swelled during the first half of 2022, with a double-digit increase year-over-year. Here’s what to know before moving to a cheaper area.