Is there a way to keep rent prices in check without strong market regulations? Every business will do everything legal to max out the profit, this is a nature o

Is there a way to keep rent prices in check without strong market regulations? Every business will do everything legal to max out the profit, this is a nature of business. Freezing prices in some places will only rise it everywhere around. Building more is not an answer: most large cities has no adequate lots for new buildings, and where they do - it is undeveloped areas, where no one wants to live. We thought that cars is answer, but cars only deferred the market saturation, plus we need more roads and parkings. Remote work may be an answer, but people still need schools, shops and restaurants.