Or we could have saner zoning laws that provide for more housing. The most expensive metros nearly always have lots of restrictions on land use that prevent higher-density developments. Just look at SF, whose residential areas should all be zoned to allow buildings at least up to 5 or 6 stories: <a href="http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.sf-planning.org&#x2F;?page=1569" rel="nofollow">http:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.sf-planning.org&#x2F;?page=1569</a><p>Of course, booming cities will nearly always have somewhat high rent prices, but they&#x27;re way out of whack in some areas.