Downtown Phoenix rent: Can you afford it?

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In Phoenix, the cost of housing and rent has increased and continues to rise. According to RentCafe, Phoenix rents increased 7.1 percent in 2016, which is higher compared to the national average of 4 percent.

If you have been considering moving downtown, has the cost of living caused you to reconsider? If you currently live downtown, has rising rent posed a problem for you? If you own property downtown, how does this affect you?

Cronkite News wants to know what you think. Your answers will not be published without your permission.

A reporter from Cronkite News or the Public Insight Network may reach out to you for more information.

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