It’s getting harder to afford rent in the U.S., even for middle-income families

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Published on September 23, 2026 • Originally reported by Marissa J. Lang. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
A "For Rent" sign displays outside an apartment building in Skokie, Ill., in 2024.  Researchers from the Urban Institute found that a growing number of renters in the U.S. are struggling to pay for housing each month.

Housing affordability challenges are spreading to higher income brackets, according to new research, which found one in five renters struggled last year to pay for their housing in full and on time.

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