For too many Americans, rent is still too high.

So high that writing the rent check can cause panic on a monthly basis.

While those rates seem small, they indicate a larger problem.

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Previous Apartment List research found thatrent prices have risenfaster than wages.

How to Deal When the Rent is Too $#&!

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Not sure where to turn for more help paying rent?Dial 211.

Its United Ways hotline that provides information about rental assistance and other housing programs.

The hotline is free and confidential.

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And it’s possible for you to alwayscommiserate with other renters.

Really, the rent is too high for most of us these days.

Lisa Rowan is a senior writer and producer at The Penny Hoarder.

Probably not as good as youd like.

It always seems like an uphill battle to build (and keep) a decent amount in savings.

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