Price of rent is going up across the nation and in Fresno

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- The price of renting an apartment is up across the country including here in Fresno.

According to online service Apartment List, prices went up five and a half percent from last year. Right now the average cost of a one bedroom in Fresno is $800. For a two bedroom the average cost is $1,000.

According to Apartment List rents increased in 92 out of the 100 largest U.S. cities over the past year.