The Rent Index

U.S. typical market rent per month (Zillow ZORI, all homes + multifamily, smoothed)

Zillow ZORI typical U.S. rent in January 2026 was $1,895/month — 41% above 2019, with a pullback from the 2022 peak.

Then
2019
$1,340/mo
Now
2026
$1,895/mo
Change
2019–2026
+41%
↑ Rising

U.S. typical rent ($/month)

Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI) · Full tracker keepingupwithinflation.com