# Cheap rent
Rents as low as $600 a month make this one of the most affordable cities in New York
Finding cheap rent is on the minds of many New Yorkers these days. New York City is continuing to break records as the most unaffordable city for renters in the nation. As of October 2022, New York City renters can expect to pay almost $4,000 a month for a one-bedroom apartment. That’s an astonishing 34 percent increase over the last year. The median price for a two-bedroom apartment is now $4,410 a month, up 40 percent from the previous year.
Los Angeles rent soars to $3,295 for a two-bedroom apartment, up 17 percent in one year
You can’t blame Los Angeles’ renters for becoming increasingly frustrated by the high cost of housing. In the last year alone, LA rents have increased by 17 percent with the median rent for a one-bedroom unit now priced at $2,450 a month.
Brooklyn affordable apartments available for $1,437 a month with one-month free rent
It’s hard for renters in New York City to catch a break these days. However, some new apartment opportunities from NYC Housing Connect offer renters some relief. The government agency has announced the availability of 224 affordable apartments with rent starting at $1,437 a month. The apartments are in a new development at 27 Eagle Street and 227 West Street in Brooklyn, New York.
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If you’re a renter 62 years or older looking for affordable housing, a new Bronx area development might be a good option for you. The Hunts Point neighborhood of the Bronx is the location of the 661 Manida Street Apartments.
Oakland rent for a two-bedroom apartment climbs to $2,860 a month, up 10 percent in just one year
Renters aren’t catching any breaks in the Oakland rental market these days. According to a recent nationwide rental report, Oakland renters now pay a median of $2,200 a month to rent a one-bedroom apartment. Median rent on a two-bedroom apartment is now $2,860 a month, up 10 percent from a year ago.
Sacramento rent for a one-bedroom apartment climbs to $1,600 a month
Rents are on the rise again in Sacramento. Online rental platform Zumper just released the latest data showing the median rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Sacramento has climbed to $1,600 a month. This represents a year-over-year increase of 9.6 percent.