Rents Have Increased, But Affordability Has Stayed the Same @discoveryinstitute
Rents Have Increased, But Affordability Has Stayed the Same  @discoveryinstitute
Uploaded March 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
As Washington lawmakers considering implementing a cap on annual rent increases, Caitlyn McKenney responds to comments made by one state representative during debate and new data from the University of Washington. Contrary to common understanding, rental affordability has remained very stable over the last decade even as the cost of rents increase.
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