I rented into Gold 3 last day of season for the extra chests. I don't think mine were worth the rental price. But, at the end of the day more power is more power. Which means you save more on rentals in the long run. And make more when rent as well. I try to at least break even with DEC as long as I gain some decent power.
RE: I went from last season being Silver 1 to this season Gold 3. Where the rewards better?