Rent Data · 4,551 Cities
Rent Trends by State: 2015 to 2026
How much has rent changed in your state? Browse 51 states for yearly Zillow ZORI trends across 4,551 U.S. cities (2015–2026). U.S. typical rent is $1,965/month as of June 2026 — up from $1,362 in January 2019. Each state page adds narrative context, a national comparison, city highlights, and FAQs.
Last updated: July 19, 2026
Source: Zillow ZORI · Jan snapshots for 2015–2025; 2026 = June 2026 release · State avgs = mean of tracked cities
Lowest avg rents (2026)
- North Dakota — $1,219
- Iowa — $1,231
- West Virginia — $1,267
- South Dakota — $1,278
- Arkansas — $1,350
Highest avg rents (2026)
- New York — $3,821
- California — $3,115
- Hawaii — $3,109
- New Jersey — $2,743
- Massachusetts — $2,719
Biggest % rise since 2015
- New York — +147.2%
- Utah — +143.4%
- New Hampshire — +131.2%
- Ohio — +118.8%
- Idaho — +118.2%
| State | Cities | Avg Rent 2015 | Avg Rent 2026 | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 85 | $802 | $1,502 | +87.3% |
| Alaska | 8 | $1,204 | $1,996 | +65.8% |
| Arizona | 59 | $950 | $1,836 | +93.3% |
| Arkansas | 39 | $805 | $1,350 | +67.7% |
| California | 432 | $1,596 | $3,115 | +95.2% |
| Colorado | 89 | $1,224 | $2,498 | +104.1% |
| Connecticut | 73 | $1,646 | $2,560 | +55.5% |
| Delaware | 10 | $1,117 | $2,067 | +85.0% |
| Washington D.C. | 1 | $1,912 | $2,532 | +32.4% |
| Florida | 307 | $1,191 | $2,356 | +97.8% |
| Georgia | 158 | $998 | $1,828 | +83.2% |
| Hawaii | 22 | $1,891 | $3,109 | +64.4% |
| Idaho | 31 | $804 | $1,754 | +118.2% |
| Illinois | 184 | $1,157 | $1,892 | +63.5% |
| Indiana | 82 | $864 | $1,408 | +63.0% |
| Iowa | 40 | $791 | $1,231 | +55.6% |
| Kansas | 34 | $821 | $1,512 | +84.2% |
| Kentucky | 48 | $840 | $1,402 | +66.9% |
| Louisiana | 57 | $1,020 | $1,479 | +45.0% |
| Maine | 32 | $1,298 | $2,026 | +56.1% |
| Maryland | 122 | $1,519 | $2,106 | +38.6% |
| Massachusetts | 141 | $1,992 | $2,719 | +36.5% |
| Michigan | 124 | $925 | $1,580 | +70.8% |
| Minnesota | 100 | $1,129 | $1,736 | +53.8% |
| Mississippi | 33 | — | $1,557 | — |
| Missouri | 93 | $838 | $1,488 | +77.6% |
| Montana | 15 | $820 | $1,596 | +94.6% |
| Nebraska | 16 | $833 | $1,424 | +70.9% |
| Nevada | 18 | $986 | $2,037 | +106.6% |
| New Hampshire | 29 | $993 | $2,296 | +131.2% |
| New Jersey | 238 | $1,611 | $2,743 | +70.3% |
| New Mexico | 18 | $873 | $1,630 | +86.7% |
| New York | 194 | $1,546 | $3,821 | +147.2% |
| North Carolina | 151 | $951 | $1,738 | +82.8% |
| North Dakota | 11 | — | $1,219 | — |
| Ohio | 172 | $709 | $1,551 | +118.8% |
| Oklahoma | 46 | $923 | $1,379 | +49.4% |
| Oregon | 70 | $1,020 | $1,809 | +77.4% |
| Pennsylvania | 229 | $954 | $1,656 | +73.6% |
| Rhode Island | 26 | $1,102 | $2,384 | +116.3% |
| South Carolina | 76 | $1,018 | $1,702 | +67.2% |
| South Dakota | 12 | — | $1,278 | — |
| Tennessee | 75 | $1,027 | $1,657 | +61.3% |
| Texas | 319 | $1,130 | $1,717 | +51.9% |
| Utah | 68 | $769 | $1,872 | +143.4% |
| Vermont | 11 | — | $1,922 | — |
| Virginia | 106 | $1,414 | $2,121 | +50.0% |
| Washington | 129 | $1,172 | $2,175 | +85.6% |
| West Virginia | 22 | — | $1,267 | — |
| Wisconsin | 85 | $978 | $1,476 | +50.9% |
| Wyoming | 11 | $915 | $1,801 | +96.8% |
Frequently asked questions
How do I find rent trends for my state?
Pick your state in the table below. Each state page covers yearly ZORI rents from 2015 to 2026 for every tracked city, plus a written summary, national comparison, cheapest/most expensive cities, and an FAQ.
What is the U.S. typical rent in 2026?
U.S. typical rent (Zillow ZORI) is about $1,965/month as of June 2026 — up from $1,362 in January 2019. State pages compare each state's tracked-city average to that national typical.
Which states have the cheapest average rents?
Among tracked-city averages on this hub, the lowest right now include North Dakota ($1,219), Iowa ($1,231), West Virginia ($1,267), South Dakota ($1,278), Arkansas ($1,350). Open a state page for the full city list.