Fleeing High Rent in Major Cities? Why These ‘Affordable Refuge’ Metros Are Getting Pricier

Real Estate News · October 15, 2026 · Source: Realtor.com · By Julie Gerstein · 4 min read at the source

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Renters are willing to move to new metros to find an affordable place to live, turning up the heat on cities like St. Louis and Minneapolis.

Reported by Julie Gerstein for Realtor.com (Trends), originally published October 15, 2026.

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