The residential rental market in Antigua has reached a critical juncture, with mounting concerns over its unaffordability for local citizens. Once a balanced sector, the market has now spiraled into chaos, leaving many residents unable to secure basic housing. Rental prices have soared to exorbitant levels, far exceeding the financial capabilities of the average Antiguan worker. This alarming situation is largely attributed to the lack of regulatory oversight, allowing landlords to set rates without restraint. The absence of rent caps, standardized pricing guidelines, and effective monitoring has created a profit-driven market, further exacerbated by the surge in short-term rentals and the willingness of foreign workers and visitors to pay premium prices. The consequences are dire: young professionals are unable to achieve independence, families are forced into cramped or substandard living conditions, and some residents are pushed into unsafe environments due to a lack of alternatives. The government must take decisive action to address this crisis. Implementing policies such as rent controls, incentives for affordable housing development, and measures to curb speculative pricing are essential to restore balance. Successful examples from other nations demonstrate that regulation can protect citizens without undermining responsible landlords. Housing is a fundamental human necessity, not a luxury. Ensuring affordable and dignified living conditions for all Antiguans must become a national priority. The time for regulatory intervention in the rental market is not just justified—it is long overdue.