The Rent Index

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

Zillow ZORI typical U.S. rent in June 2026 was $1,965/month — 44% above January 2019, and the highest month in this series.

Then
2019
$1,362/mo
Now
June 2026
$1,965/mo
Change
2019–2026
+44%
↑ Rising

U.S. typical rent ($/month)

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