There's a renter's market brewing in parts of America. According to NPR News, a construction boom has created an apartment surplus, prompting landlords to sweeten the deal. About 40 percent of rentals on Zillow now offer move-in incentives—like a free month of rent. For renters in those markets, it's a rare moment of leverage.

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