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7 cities with the highest rents in America

See which cities have the highest price tag for small spaces

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Renting feels more expensive than ever — and in some cities, it is.

Storage Sense looked at data from metro areas with more than 500,000 people to see where landlords are charging the most per square foot.

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Continue reading to see which cities made the list.

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#7: Seattle, Washington

#7: Seattle, Washington

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Seattle took seventh place with an average rent of $128.42 per 100 square feet.

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#6: San Diego, California

#6: San Diego, California

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San Diego took sixth place with an average rent of $132 per 100 square feet.

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#5: San Jose, California

#5: San Jose, California

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San Jose took fifth place with an average rent of $152 per 100 square feet.

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#4: Boston, Massachusetts

#4: Boston, Massachusetts

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Boston took fourth place with an average rent of $176 per 100 square feet.

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#3: New York City, New York

#3: New York City, New York

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New York City took third place with an average rent of $190 per 100 square feet.

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#2: San Francisco, California

#2: San Francisco, California

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San Francisco took second place with an average rent of $225 per 100 square feet.

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#1: Washington, D.C.

#1: Washington, D.C.

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Washington, D.C. took first place with an average rent of $229.29 per 100 square feet.

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