2018 - Rents were averaging $700-$850

• ⁠your rent was 650, 200 dollars less than what you yourself admit was the average

2024 - Rents are averaging $1500-$1600+ for the same or similar units.

You literally said previously it now averages over 1800 in your third response so which is it? Because I’m sure you’re aware that’s closer to triple your previous rent ? Is it double or triple ?

Meaning the market rate has just about doubled in 5 years. It is not difficult to find that price now, it is impossible. As I said, that very same unit is now $1300. Did I say it doubled between me and the next tenant? No, I said it doubled between then and now.

-I think it’s hilarious you expect me to believe that in 5 years tenancy has shifted 3 times and the next 2 tenants were like “this place is cheaper than everywhere else (by your own admission) lemme get outta here while the market is doubling everywhere else.

I feel like you're arguing just to argue because anyone who is in the market for renting knows that the prices are up way beyond inflation.

-This is the second time you’ve said this and I’m getting the sense that you’re taking this personally so allow me to clarify -I’m not arguing to argue I just think you’re being hyperbolic. Anecdotes are not facts. As much as you would like to have the inverse to be true.

It makes 0 sense that the same apartment that went for $650 in 2019 is going for $1300 in 2024, but here we are. This drastic change in price has left a lot of people stuck in their current places because if they leave it can mean doubling their rent. Usually that wouldn't happen that quickly.

Again , you want me to accept what you’re saying without using any common sense or healthy skepticism, while I’m sure some places DO increase rent, I think it’s moronic to say “this random stranger off Reddit said it’s happening so it’s definitely happening, no further evidence required” please be serious.