<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0Pzo1W_0vbGkAmh00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0Pzo1W_0vbGkAmh00" width="980" height="745" ><figcaption>Renee Raven</figcaption></figure><p>For many Texas families, the rising cost of rent has become burdensome, if not nearly impossible to manage.</p><p>According to The <a href="https://www.texastribune.org/2024/06/24/texas-housing-costs-homeownership-rents-harvard/#:~:text=More%20Texas%20renters%20are%20cost,regions%20between%202021%20and%202022.">Texas Tribune,</a> "Texas homeowners and renters who struggle to keep a roof over their head" is at an all-time high.</p><p>A record number of households are considered "cost-burdened" meaning they pay over 30% of their income on utilities and rent.</p><p>Of course, with high rent comes the increased challenge of saving enough for a down payment on a house- a simple "luxury" that most folks would love to achieve.</p><p>One potential solution is to look outside pricey urban areas, if possible. If a family member can work remotely, or if the family has another non-traditional source of income (a small trust, perhaps) then rural areas may be a great solution.</p><p>Of course, there is quite a bit to consider before making a move to small-town life, particularly if a family member will need to seek employment. Are there even any jobs available?</p><p>It's also important to consider the quality of the available housing- it could be nearly free but if doesn't suit your needs then it is worthless. Distance to bigger cities, the quality of schools, and even the quality of the water should all be taken into account before taking the plunge.</p><p><a href="https://www.apartments.com/rent-market-trends/tx/">Apartments.com</a> has very up-to-date information on average rental costs in any given Texas town or city, and it's easy to find the towns that are the most affordable, based on average rent costs.</p><p>Here are those <i>very</i> affordable towns, starting at just $249 a month on average. I've also included the population and something "fun" about each place:</p><h2>Most Remaining Fuddruckers Are In Texas, Here's Where To Find Them</h2><p>Fuddruckers began in San Antonio in 1979. At its height in the late 90s, there were 150 Fuddruckers locations. Now only 54 remain, with 6 of those in the dubious state of "temporarily" closed.</p><h2>Texas Businesses Reign Supreme In Top 100 Retailers List 2024</h2><p><a href="https://nrf.com/blog/2024-top-100-retailers">The National Retail Federation</a> ranked the top 100 retailers based on U.S. retail sales. Here's a look at which Texas-based companies dominated the list. </p></div></body>

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Cheap Rent: Ten Most Affordable Cities In Texas 2024

For many Texas families, the rising cost of rent has become burdensome, if not nearly impossible to manage. According to The Texas Tribune, \"Texas homeowners and renters who struggle to keep a roof over their head\" is at an all-time high. A record number of households are considered \"cost-burdened\" meaning...

For many Texas families, the rising cost of rent has become burdensome, if not nearly impossible to manage. According to The Texas Tribune, "Texas homeowners and renters who struggle to keep a roof over their head" is at an all-time high. A record number of households are considered "cost-burdened" meaning...