What was the average low-to-middle income rent in 1979 on 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments?
March 1st, 2010 | by admin |Writing a book and in the given time, I was not a renter (too young), but wondering what rent was on your average 1 or 2 bedroom apartment in your average suburban area. Personal experience would be preffered, or directions to a relaible website on the subject.
Personal experience: Around $100 for a one-bedroom, around $150 for a two bedroom, in Austin, Texas.
And we thought it was highway robbery at the time!
3 Responses to “What was the average low-to-middle income rent in 1979 on 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments?”
By lishia_whitworth on Mar 1, 2010 | Reply
my parents rented an apartment in a suburb of Dallas in 1978-79 for $85 per month.
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By Grizzie on Mar 1, 2010 | Reply
Personal experience: Around $100 for a one-bedroom, around $150 for a two bedroom, in Austin, Texas.
And we thought it was highway robbery at the time!
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By Mike B on Mar 1, 2010 | Reply
In 1979 and 1980.
I rented an upstairs apartment of an end of group row house for $225 per month in Baltimore City. It was a single bedroom with living room, kitchen and a bathroom.
This was a good deal as rents for apartment complexes in the suburbs were from $260 to over $400.
I know he owner of the house I rented and the place I rented for $225 in 1980 is now renting for $550 per month.
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