build-to-rent cost comparison

I decided to live in a build-to-rent community after buying a home. I'll never buy again. — Photo by Youssef Samuil on Pexels

3 Home Buying Tips Slash Rent in 2026

3 Home Buying Tips Slash Rent in 2026 The same monthly amount you would spend on a mortgage can unlock a build-to-rent community that bundles maintenance, amenities and predictable costs. In 2024 the average U.S. homeowner paid roughly $2,150 a month for mortgage, taxes, insurance and HOA fees,