10 major US cities where rent is affordable and falling fast as national apartment prices reach record highs

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Renters may find it tough to secure cheap apartments, but it's not impossible.

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Most apartment owners in 6 big US cities are offering deals to renters — but don't expect a break in NYC or Miami

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Landlords are introducing more perks across the US to attract renters, but cities like New York and Miami maintain tight rental markets.

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Business Insider seeks tips regarding potential abuses by corporate landlords across the US

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The 7 most renter-friendly big cities in the US

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Raleigh, North Carolina, was the most renter-friendly location among almost 100 cities in a ranking from ApartmentAdvisor.

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The surefire way to make America's apartments bigger, brighter, and cheaper

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A boomer gets just $1,056 a month in Social Security and works as a bus driver: 'I don't see myself being able to retire, but I'm grateful and healthy'

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Emma Echols (not pictured) receives $1,056 a month in Social Security and has to supplement that income with her part-time bus driver job.

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I moved home after college to live with my parents, 3 siblings, and grandpa. It's crowded, but I'm saving money while looking for a job.

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Luke Macy lives with his three siblings, parents, and grandfather.

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Gen Z might have missed out on their chance to get rich through homeownership

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Homeownership is helping some millennials get rich — but Gen Zers might have a hard time following in their footsteps.

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Alfred Perry got word on Labor Day weekend. He'd just thrown one of his signature cookouts in the courtyard of his apartment complex in Las Vegas.

Gen Zers are relying on the Bank of Mom and Dad way past college

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Parents are financially supporting their adult children well into their 20s. In a tough economy, Mom and Dad are the new safety net.

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