Propertyware Advantage: The Landlord's Weblog

While some U.S. cities continue to thrive and become higher in demand, there are some surprising cities thatcontinue to fall short.

According to the Marcus & Millichap 2006 National Apartment Report, the asking rents of all major cities go up yearly, but only a few are forecasted to make a huge leap by the end of 2006.

Cities with highest forecasted monthly rents by year-end 2006

1. NYC-Manhattan: $3,148

2. Boston: $1,635

3. San Francisco: $1,609

4. Orange County, Calif.: $1,445

5. Northern New Jersey: $1,398

Cities with lowest forecasted monthly rents by year-end 2006

1. Tucson, Ariz.: $612

2. Columbus, Ohio: $636

3. Houston: $640

4. Indianapolis: $641

5. San Antonio, Texas: $659

Average U.S Rent Prices - Marcus & Millichap