Rent Affordability Issues

The cluster centers on discussions about the challenges and frustrations of paying rent, with commenters frequently noting high costs, rising rents, and how rent undermines alternative ideas or lifestyles. Many highlight rent as a persistent financial burden compared to other options like ownership or rent control.

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Sample Comments

jacquesm Jun 20, 2023 View on HN

What's wrong with renting?

8note Jul 16, 2022 View on HN

Where this comment is missing is how you pay rent after doing this

jrochkind1 Mar 1, 2018 View on HN

The problem is paying your own rent when money is taking out of the equation!

shawnk Apr 26, 2014 View on HN

love the idea but why would'nt the rent be too rewarding?

johnnyanmac Feb 24, 2025 View on HN

I just gotta pay rent dude. I'm not judging how you do it.

ThrustVectoring Apr 10, 2018 View on HN

Rent is due and you have no better options.

sjg007 Mar 27, 2014 View on HN

Pays the rent at least... Rents are going up!

rightbyte May 3, 2023 View on HN

Only if the renters can pay more rent?

LatteLazy May 1, 2021 View on HN

What if my revenue won't pay the rent?

scotty79 Apr 25, 2017 View on HN

Rent always roughly costs as much as median person has left after feeding himself.