Average Rent in the U.S.

Q: What are the most affordable states in the U.S.?

The most affordable states in the U.S. are Oklahoma , where the average rent goes for $1,065/month, Arkansas , where renters pay $1,119/mo on average, and North Dakota , where the average rent goes for $1,146/mo.

What is the average rent in the U.S.?

The average rent for an apartment in the U.S. is $1,739. The cost of rent varies depending on several factors, including location, size, and quality.

Average rent in the U.S.

Last updated March 2025

Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
$1,739	905 sq. ft.

What is the average apartment size in U.S.?

The average apartment size in the U.S. is 905 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

U.S. apartment rent ranges

U.S. Occupied Housing Units

44,590,828 or 35% of the households in U.S. are renter-occupied while 82,892,037 or 65% are owner-occupied.

U.S. rent trends

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Average Rent in the U.S. by state

State	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
Alabama	$1,316	992 sq. ft.
Arizona	$1,588	860 sq. ft.
Arkansas	$1,119	893 sq. ft.
California	$2,633	854 sq. ft.
Colorado	$1,874	875 sq. ft.
Connecticut	$2,106	893 sq. ft.
Delaware	$1,662	916 sq. ft.
District of Columbia	$2,552	747 sq. ft.
Florida	$1,989	980 sq. ft.
Georgia	$1,650	1,024 sq. ft.
Idaho	$1,671	927 sq. ft.
Illinois	$2,037	837 sq. ft.
Indiana	$1,315	907 sq. ft.
Iowa	$1,251	903 sq. ft.
Kansas	$1,297	909 sq. ft.
Kentucky	$1,332	934 sq. ft.
Louisiana	$1,265	919 sq. ft.
Maryland	$1,901	906 sq. ft.
Massachusetts	$2,914	883 sq. ft.
Michigan	$1,398	919 sq. ft.
Minnesota	$1,618	891 sq. ft.
Mississippi	$1,314	1,009 sq. ft.
Missouri	$1,322	901 sq. ft.
Montana	$1,867	888 sq. ft.
Nebraska	$1,344	934 sq. ft.
Nevada	$1,547	907 sq. ft.
New Hampshire	$2,204	876 sq. ft.
New Jersey	$2,425	865 sq. ft.
New Mexico	$1,417	832 sq. ft.
New York	$2,274	897 sq. ft.
North Carolina	$1,563	975 sq. ft.
North Dakota	$1,146	965 sq. ft.
Ohio	$1,335	901 sq. ft.
Oklahoma	$1,065	859 sq. ft.
Oregon	$1,773	844 sq. ft.
Pennsylvania	$1,777	891 sq. ft.
Rhode Island	$2,193	924 sq. ft.
South Carolina	$1,620	1,013 sq. ft.
South Dakota	$1,175	913 sq. ft.
Tennessee	$1,535	950 sq. ft.
Texas	$1,463	889 sq. ft.
Utah	$1,630	923 sq. ft.
Virginia	$1,993	923 sq. ft.
Washington	$2,050	829 sq. ft.
Wisconsin	$1,586	918 sq. ft.

What are the most affordable states in the U.S.?

The most affordable states in the U.S. are Oklahoma, where the average rent goes for $1,065/month, Arkansas, where renters pay $1,119/mo on average, and North Dakota, where the average rent goes for $1,146/mo.

What are the most expensive states in the U.S.?

The most expensive states in the U.S. are Massachusetts ($2,914), California ($2,633) and District of Columbia ($2,552).

Average Rent in the U.S. by state

Rent in Alabama is 17% lower than in Arizona

$1,316

Alabama rent is 24% lower than the U.S. average

Average Rent	$1,316

$1,588

Arizona rent is 9% lower than the U.S. average

Average Rent	$1,588

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