Can’t Pay Rent? 7 Steps to Take
The sooner you act, the better.
Key points
- Rental costs vary, but the median rent in the US stands at $1,978, making it hard to keep your costs under 30% of your income.
- Read through your lease and contact your landlord ASAP if you can’t rent.
- You may be able to get cash assistance from a local agency or loved one, and you might consider picking up a temporary side hustle to get you over the hump.
We’ve all watched prices rise over the last few years, and rent costs were definitely part of that general trend. Thankfully, the median