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Despite slightly lower rent prices, expert says Houston's affordability remains a 'real issue'
By
Chaz Miller
Friday, July 31, 2026
A study by the Houston Association of Realtors shows rent prices in the Houston metropolitan region have slightly decreased over the last year.
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