Rent is decreasing nationwide: Here is how California cities compare, study says

This report from a real estate listing website found that rent prices have dropped by 0.5% across the U.S., with the median asking rental price at $1,739. In California, the median rental price has increased in San Jose, but other cities have experienced decreases, with the western metro area being 3% lower than last year. Despite the decline, housing costs in California remain expensive compared to the rest of the country.