While I do agree, you have to remember too that "back in the day" the average person propably made $18,000 to $25,000 a yr. (or less) The average middle class person makes considerably more than that now. Taxes has also gone up significantly.
All that said, I do agree with you that corporations etc. have driven some prices to the point of stupid on alot of places.
BE PATIENT! There are still good year round leases to be had for $1500 and well below.
But they are not going to jump out at you, it make take a year or two of looking hard to find the one that fits your budget and needs.
Bill
