Rents are falling the fastest in these 11 cities

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Rents are falling the fastest in these 11 cities

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In the past September, rents declined on an annual basis in more than half of the nation's 35 largest markets, the first time in six years, according to data from Zillow.

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Renting is getting less expensive for people living in the largest US metropolitan areas.

In September, rents declined on an annual basis in more than half of the nation's 35 largest markets, the first time in six years, according to data from Zillow. Portland, Oregon and Seattle, Washington saw the biggest drops at 2.7% and 2.2% respectively.

"For renters, slower rent growth is welcome news and will put more spending money in their already stretched pockets," Zillow Senior Economist Aaron Terrazas said.

He added: "Rents remain high by historic standards, but September's modest annual decline in rents should ease some of the pressure pushing higher-income renters to buy."

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Zillow's conclusion is based on its Zillow Rent Index, which tracks monthly median rent in particular geographical regions based on a consistent stock of inventory.

The list below, based on the Zillow Rent Index, highlights the 11 cities in America where rents fell the fastest in September, ranking from the least to the most.

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San Antonio, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

September rent change YoY: -1.1%

September Zillow Rent Index: $1,330

Source: Zillow

Indianapolis, Indiana

Indianapolis, Indiana

September rent change YoY: -1.2%

September Zillow Rent Index: $1,195

Source: Zillow

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St. Louis, Missouri

St. Louis, Missouri

September rent change YoY: -1.2%

September Zillow Rent Index: $1,139

Source: Zillow

Kansas City, Missouri

Kansas City, Missouri

September rent change YoY: -1.4%

September Zillow Rent Index: $1,264

Source: Zillow

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Austin, Texas

Austin, Texas

September rent change YoY: -1.6%

September Zillow Rent Index: $1,683

Source: Zillow

Boston, Massachusetts

Boston, Massachusetts

September rent change YoY: -1.6%

September Zillow Rent Index: $2,367

Source: Zillow

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

September rent change YoY: -1.7%

September Zillow Rent Index: $1,566

Source: Zillow

Chicago, Illinois

Chicago, Illinois

September rent change YoY: -1.9%

September Zillow Rent Index: $1,635

Source: Zillow

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New York, New York

New York, New York

September rent change YoY: -1.9%

September Zillow Rent Index: $2,370

Source: Zillow

Seattle, Washington

Seattle, Washington

September rent change YoY: -2.2%

September Zillow Rent Index: $2,169

Source: Zillow

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Portland, Oregon

Portland, Oregon

September rent change YoY: -2.7%

September Zillow Rent Index: $1,833

Source: Zillow