The 'tax' varies widely depending on the market with renters in expensive markets, such as New York City paying up to $19,500 more in rent annually
Millions of renters throughout the US are often forced to choose smaller and older homes to afford their rent, according to a recent report from Zillow
Some of the nation's largest markets, including New York City and San Francisco, experienced double-digit rent declines as renters head toward the suburbs
Experts also weigh in on how local policymakers can make housing more affordable for renters without upsetting homeowners
Agents in NYC, Chicago and Fargo show how a little guidance and education can lift renters to homeownership
'Renting has clearly become the lesser of two housing affordability evils in many major population centers'
Affordability, job market, crime level: study finds what tenants value most
RealPage Market Analytics gives apartment investors and owners insight into rent growth, population changes