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San Antonio, TX. - While San Antonio isn't generally considered an expensive city to live in, it can be pricey for renters. For example, in recent years, the average rent for an apartment in the city has climbed to $1,300 a month. However, with rental prices starting to ease a bit, a number of properties are offering specials and discounts to attract new tenants.

Philadelphia, PA. - While living in Philly isn't as expensive as New York or Boston, renting an apartment can still be high. For example, the average apartment rents for just over $1,900 a month in the City of Brotherly Love.

New York, NY. - New York City is one of the most expensive places to live in the world. In fact, the Big Apple's cost of living is nearly double the national average. No group feels that more than renters, who on average spend over 250% more on rental housing than the average American.

New Orleans, LA. - While New Orleans isn't the most expensive city in the United States, renting an apartment can still be pricey, especially considering how much rent has increased over the past few years.

Little Rock, Ark. - The Little Rock region is known for its Southern hospitality and general affordability. For example, the average cost of rent in the city is still under $1,000 a month. Millions of renters in other, more expensive cities should be so lucky.

1. Eaglewood - Woodland. Located in nearby Woodland, Eaglewood occasionally has a studio unit that starts at $867 a month. Residents enjoy a wide range of amenities like a swimming pool, fitness center, clubhouse, controlled access for more security, and living near public transportation.

Detroit, MI. - For being such a large city, Detroit really isn't necessarily that expensive of a place to live. For example, the average rent for an apartment is just over $1,200 a month, which is less than other Midwestern cities like Chicago and even Pittsburgh.

Albuquerque, NM. - In recent years, rent in Albuquerque has soared as high as the hot air balloons that float above the city. For example, the average cost for a modest apartment in the metro is just a few dollars shy of $1,300 a month. However, many households can't afford to pay that much money for rental housing.

Memphis, TN. - While the cost of living in Memphis is 14% lower than the national average, renting an apartment in the city can still be pricey for residents who typically earn less on average than their counterparts in other cities.

Miami, Fla. - Miami has one of the hottest (and unfortunately, most expensive) rental markets in the United States. For example, the average cost to rent an 888 square-foot apartment in the city is over $2,300 a month. Given the fact that the average household income is around $75,000 a year, residents can end up paying a large portion of their take-home pay on rent.

St. Louis, MO. - While the average cost to rent an apartment in St. Louis has climbed in recent years, to more than $1,150 a month, there are signs that renters may soon face some relief.

St. Louis, MO. - With a population of one million, St. Louis County is the most populated county in the state of Missouri. Furthermore, St. Louis County also has the highest per capita income in the state. With such a large, affluent population, the cost of renting an apartment can be expensive in the county.

Virginia Beach, VA. - The Virginia Beach metro is home to a population of 1.8 million residents. As such, demand for rental housing is particularly high. For example, the average rent for an apartment in the large coastal city is nearly $1,600 a month.

Sioux Falls, SD. - The average apartment in Sioux Falls can rent for around $1,000 a month. And while that's not bad compared to many of the bigger, more expensive cities across America, renters can still find more affordable options in the Siouxland area.

Denver, CO. - Renters in the Mile High city are increasingly paying "mile-high" rents for apartments. For example, the average cost to rent an apartment in Denver is nearly $2,000 a month. However, still it's possible to find much more affordable rental options, especially if you are willing to search across the entire metro area.

San Jose, CA. - Silicon Valley is one of the most expensive places to live in the entire United States. And that's especially true for renters in this housing market. For example, the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in the region is fast approaching $2,700 a month! However, renters do have a few more affordable options.

The housing market has been through unprecedented changes in recent years, both in Florida and nationally. The Florida legislative session concluded last week and there were a number of housing related bills that were passed. Governor DeSantis has been steadily signing bills into law since May 9th and has until May 24th to sign approved bills. The bills typically go into effect on July 1st and some begin on the first day of the new calendar year.

Kansas City, MO. - While the average rent in Kansas City has climbed to over $1,200 a month in recent years, there are some signs that renters could be in for some relief later in 2023.

Columbia, MO. - Depending on where renters live in Columbia, they can pay on average anywhere from $800 to $1,800 a month in rent. But if you are a college student or someone on a tight budget, that can be a lot of money to have to shell out each month for housing.

Knoxville, TN. - As Tennessee's third-largest city and the home to the state's flagship university (the University of Tennessee), thousands of new residents move to the Knoxville area each year to attend school and pursue career opportunities, among other reasons.