I think the answer is fixing our financial system by not having crazily-low interest rates. This then drives asking prices down. Additionally as other comments

I think the answer is fixing our financial system by not having crazily-low interest rates. This then drives asking prices down. Additionally as other comments also suggest, resolving the various supply problems. I will say however we are hitting record number of new apartment buildings being built, so that’s a good sign for renters.