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 $1,044/month, Arkansas , where renters pay $1,106/mo on average, and North Dakota , where the average rent goes for $1,108/mo.

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

The average rent for an apartment in the U.S. is $1,751. The cost of rent varies depending on several factors, including location, size, and quality.

Average rent in the U.S.

Last updated February 2025

Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
$1,751	902 sq. ft.

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

The average apartment size in the U.S. is 902 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

44,238,593 or 35% of the households in U.S. are renter-occupied while 81,497,760 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	$1,292	988 sq. ft.
Arizona	$1,585	855 sq. ft.
Arkansas	$1,106	891 sq. ft.
California	$2,594	852 sq. ft.
Colorado	$1,850	872 sq. ft.
Connecticut	$2,067	886 sq. ft.
Delaware	$1,653	916 sq. ft.
District of Columbia	$2,497	746 sq. ft.
Florida	$1,983	976 sq. ft.
Georgia	$1,620	1,017 sq. ft.
Idaho	$1,602	918 sq. ft.
Illinois	$1,974	834 sq. ft.
Indiana	$1,323	907 sq. ft.
Iowa	$1,228	896 sq. ft.
Kansas	$1,267	903 sq. ft.
Kentucky	$1,301	933 sq. ft.
Louisiana	$1,247	918 sq. ft.
Maryland	$1,867	902 sq. ft.
Massachusetts	$2,817	884 sq. ft.
Michigan	$1,366	916 sq. ft.
Minnesota	$1,586	888 sq. ft.
Mississippi	$1,272	1,010 sq. ft.
Missouri	$1,300	898 sq. ft.
Montana	$1,662	879 sq. ft.
Nebraska	$1,290	933 sq. ft.
Nevada	$1,529	903 sq. ft.
New Hampshire	$2,135	878 sq. ft.
New Jersey	$2,385	863 sq. ft.
New Mexico	$1,389	831 sq. ft.
New York	$2,793	846 sq. ft.
North Carolina	$1,540	971 sq. ft.
North Dakota	$1,108	959 sq. ft.
Ohio	$1,294	898 sq. ft.
Oklahoma	$1,044	858 sq. ft.
Oregon	$1,745	844 sq. ft.
Pennsylvania	$1,740	888 sq. ft.
Rhode Island	$2,133	925 sq. ft.
South Carolina	$1,603	1,007 sq. ft.
South Dakota	$1,164	901 sq. ft.
Tennessee	$1,506	947 sq. ft.
Texas	$1,450	885 sq. ft.
Utah	$1,586	914 sq. ft.
Virginia	$1,963	922 sq. ft.
Washington	$2,024	829 sq. ft.
Wisconsin	$1,588	910 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 $1,044/month, Arkansas, where renters pay $1,106/mo on average, and North Dakota, where the average rent goes for $1,108/mo.

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

The most expensive states in the U.S. are Massachusetts ($2,817), New York ($2,793) and California ($2,594).

Average Rent in the U.S. by state

Rent in Alabama is 18% lower than in Arizona

$1,292

Alabama rent is 26% lower than the U.S. average

Average Rent	$1,292

$1,585

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

Average Rent	$1,585

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