Rents should be controled.  Because, your landlord does not have your best interest at heart.  He has his.  Your rent should be no more than quarter of your montly income. Regardless of what part of the country you live.  Not what the market can bear.

trailer slip      $250 a month (plus electrical, water, sewer, and shower)

studio            $315 a month

1 bedroom    $325 a month

2 bedroom    $425 a month

3 bedroom    $525 a month

4 bedroom    $725 a month

5 bedroom    $925 a month

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