10 US cities where rent for a one-bedroom apartment is increasing the most - and 10 cities where it's decreasing

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Last year, rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Newark, New Jersey, rose by 42.8%.

Last year, rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Newark, New Jersey, rose by 42.8%.

The average rent for a one-bedroom in 2019: $2,305.09

Cost of living throughout 2019: Increased by .8%

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In Miami, Florida, rent for a one-bedroom apartment rose 21.7% in 2019.

In Miami, Florida, rent for a one-bedroom apartment rose 21.7% in 2019.

The average rent for a one-bedroom in 2019: $2,597.57

Cost of living throughout 2019: Decreased by 2.1%

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Phoenix, Arizona, saw a 21.2% increase in rent for a one-bedroom apartment last year.

Phoenix, Arizona, saw a 21.2% increase in rent for a one-bedroom apartment last year.

The average rent for a one-bedroom in 2019: $1,342.31

Cost of living throughout 2019: Increased by 2%

In St. Petersburg, Florida, rent for a one-bedroom apartment increased by 19.9%.

In St. Petersburg, Florida, rent for a one-bedroom apartment increased by 19.9%.

The average rent for a one-bedroom in 2019: $1,545.85

Cost of living throughout 2019: Increased by 1.1%

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Last year, rent for a one-bedroom apartment rose 19.6% in El Paso, Texas.

Last year, rent for a one-bedroom apartment rose 19.6% in El Paso, Texas.

The average rent for a one-bedroom in 2019: $862.24

Cost of living throughout 2019: N/A

In 2019, Chandler, Arizona, saw a 17.8% increase in rent for a one-bedroom apartment.

In 2019, Chandler, Arizona, saw a 17.8% increase in rent for a one-bedroom apartment.

The average rent for a one-bedroom in 2019: $1,417.15

Cost of living throughout 2019: Increased by 2%

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Henderson, Nevada, also saw a 16.9% increase for one-bedroom apartments last year.

Henderson, Nevada, also saw a 16.9% increase for one-bedroom apartments last year.

The average rent for a one-bedroom in 2019: $1,375.29

Cost of living throughout 2019: Decreased by 1%

In 2019, Milwaukee, Wisconsin had a 14.9% increase in rent for a one-bedroom apartment.

In 2019, Milwaukee, Wisconsin had a 14.9% increase in rent for a one-bedroom apartment.

The average rent for a one-bedroom in 2019: $1,412.25

Cost of living throughout 2019: Decreased by 1.1%

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Likewise, rents for a one-bedroom apartment in Long Beach, California, increased by 14% in 2019.

Likewise, rents for a one-bedroom apartment in Long Beach, California, increased by 14% in 2019.

The average rent for a one-bedroom in 2019: $2,666.43

Cost of living throughout 2019: Increased by 1.2%

Detroit, Michigan, rounds out the top ten cities with rising rent prices last year. Rent for a one-bedroom increased 13.2%.

Detroit, Michigan, rounds out the top ten cities with rising rent prices last year. Rent for a one-bedroom increased 13.2%.

The average rent for a one-bedroom in 2019: $1,607.10

Cost of living throughout 2019: Increased by 4.7%

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Meanwhile, some cities have decreasing rent prices. The largest drop last year was in Virginia Beach, Virginia, where rent for a one-bedroom apartment fell 26.8%.

Meanwhile, some cities have decreasing rent prices. The largest drop last year was in Virginia Beach, Virginia, where rent for a one-bedroom apartment fell 26.8%.

The average rent for a one-bedroom in 2019: $1,165.64

Cost of living throughout 2019: Decreased by .4%

Wichita, Kansas' rent prices for one-bedroom apartments decreased by 14.9% in 2019.

Wichita, Kansas' rent prices for one-bedroom apartments decreased by 14.9% in 2019.

The average rent for a one-bedroom in 2019: $804.46

Cost of living throughout 2019: Decreased by .1%

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In 2019, rent for a one-bedroom apartment in New Orleans, Louisiana, dropped by 14.4%.

In 2019, rent for a one-bedroom apartment in New Orleans, Louisiana, dropped by 14.4%.

The average rent for a one-bedroom in 2019: $1,564.84

Cost of living throughout 2019: Increased by 7.4%

Rent for one-bedroom apartments decreased 13.9% in Garland, Texas, last year.

Rent for one-bedroom apartments decreased 13.9% in Garland, Texas, last year.

The average rent for a one-bedroom in 2019: $1,070.79

Cost of living throughout 2019: Increased by 6.1%

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Likewise, rent prices for one-bedroom apartments dropped 13.5% in 2019 in Arlington, Texas.

Likewise, rent prices for one-bedroom apartments dropped 13.5% in 2019 in Arlington, Texas.

The average rent for a one-bedroom in 2019: $1,000.02

Cost of living throughout 2019: Decreased by 3%

Madison, Wisconsin's rent prices dropped 10.1% in 2019 for one-bedroom apartments.

Madison, Wisconsin's rent prices dropped 10.1% in 2019 for one-bedroom apartments.

The average rent for a one-bedroom in 2019: $1,215.46

Cost of living throughout 2019: Decreased by 0.2%

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Residents of Lubbock, Texas, saw a 9% decrease in rent prices for one-bedroom apartments in 2019.

Residents of Lubbock, Texas, saw a 9% decrease in rent prices for one-bedroom apartments in 2019.

The average rent for a one-bedroom in 2019: $707.66

Cost of living throughout 2019: Increased by 1%

Prices for one-bedroom apartments in Boston, Massachusetts, dropped 8.7% last year.

Prices for one-bedroom apartments in Boston, Massachusetts, dropped 8.7% last year.

The average rent for a one-bedroom in 2019: $3,712.96

Cost of living throughout 2019: Decreased by .3%

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Residents of Toledo, Ohio, saw an 8.7% decrease in rent prices last year for one-bedroom apartments.

Residents of Toledo, Ohio, saw an 8.7% decrease in rent prices last year for one-bedroom apartments.

The average rent for a one-bedroom in 2019: $821.75

Cost of living throughout 2019: Decreased by 4%

Lastly, rent dropped 8.2% for one-bedroom apartments in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Lastly, rent dropped 8.2% for one-bedroom apartments in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

The average rent for a one-bedroom in 2019: $669.96

Cost of living throughout 2019: Decreased by 3.5%

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