Rent in These 12 Cities Is Getting Cheaper

Good news, Renters! While the average rent is still up 1.7% year over year as of February, rent prices have actually fallen over the past year in 12 major cities.

Here's a look at the metro areas where rent is getting cheaper, ranked from smallest to largest price drops over the past year. Learn More

12. Virginia Beach, Virginia

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11. Denver, Colorado

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10. Chicago, Illinois

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9. Birmingham, Alabama

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8. Houston, Texas

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7. Baltimore, Maryland

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6. Dallas, Texas

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5. Minneapolis, Minnesota

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4. Phoenix, Arizona

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3. New Orleans, Louisiana

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2. Austin, Texas

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1. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

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