It’s not only housing that’s unaffordable. Rents are too. Especially for the Middle Class.

Average US rent around $1,600 – $1,900 per month now.

In big cities like Manhattan it hit record $5,125.

Many middle class families (income $45k-$75k) spend over 30% of money on rent.

Harvard report say almost 50% of this group are “cost burdened”.

Since 2019 rents grow faster than incomes for middle earners.

This leave less money for food, saving, kids or car.

Some places offer deals now because more apartments built but big cities still expensive.

Middle class feel squeeze in most metro areas.