the average rent in the u.s. has now reached $3,000 per month, putting pressure on renters nationwide. landlords generally expect tenants to earn at least three times the monthly rent, which means someone renting an average apartment would need to make about $9,000 a month or $108,000 a year. this growing gap between wages and housing costs is raising concerns about affordability, financial stress, and the challenges facing many americans trying to secure stable housing.
