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“I moved to Charlotte in 1995 and rented a room in Dilworth for $300. Some of these responses have been edited for clarity.

Some readers took us down a trip through memory lane to remind us how affordable it used to be to live in Charlotte.

Yes, but: Rental rates weren’t always this high.

Why it matters: The median rent in the city is $1,493 and prices are now up 2.9% year-over-year, according to Apartment List.

Depending on when you moved here, you might’ve experienced what current renters might consider the unimaginable - relatively cheap rent.

What’s happening: As Charlotte’s population has exploded over the years, so too has the cost of living here. Spoiler alert: It was way less than what they’re spending today. We recently asked readers about how much they spent on their first apartment in Charlotte.