For cash-strapped renters, the situation is getting more dire in many US metro areas. The Zumper National Rent Index shows the median national one-bedroom rent for a newly listed one-bedroom now at $1,486, up 11.8% over August 2021 — beating last month’s record high. More than half of US cities are showing double-digit rent hikes, with some over 30%. See the top 10 cities with the most expensive rents right now at the link in our bio, or visit: bloomberg.com/citylab If you are looking for a more affordable place to live, we also list the 10 cities with the cheapest one-bedroom rentals.