Solo renting is on the rise in America, where 16.7 million renters are currently living alone, Rental website RentCafe reports. The report highlights the metros where this renter segment is thriving and uncovers the easiest and toughest places for people looking to rent on their own.

Salt Lake City leads the nation with the largest increase in solo renters in recent years, experiencing a remarkable 25 percent surge, RentCafe said. The SLC metro outpaces other tech hubs like Please log in to see the rest of this story.