Rent Data · 4,569 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 4,569 U.S. cities (2015–2026). U.S. typical rent is $1,962/month as of June 2026 — up from $1,357 in January 2019. Each state page adds narrative context, a national comparison, city highlights, and FAQs.
Last updated: September 14, 2026
Source: Zillow ZORI · Jan snapshots for 2015–2025; 2026 = June 2026 release · State avgs = mean of tracked cities
Lowest avg rents (2026)
- Iowa — $1,204
- North Dakota — $1,210
- South Dakota — $1,244
- West Virginia — $1,307
- Arkansas — $1,319
Highest avg rents (2026)
- New York — $4,276
- California — $3,088
- Hawaii — $2,994
- New Jersey — $2,707
- Massachusetts — $2,689
Biggest % rise since 2015
- New York — +175.9%
- Utah — +145.9%
- New Hampshire — +123.0%
- Ohio — +122.9%
- Rhode Island — +112.1%
| State | Cities | Avg Rent 2015 | Avg Rent 2026 | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 85 | $801 | $1,509 | +88.4% |
| Alaska | 9 | $1,211 | $1,981 | +63.6% |
| Arizona | 55 | $949 | $1,851 | +95.0% |
| Arkansas | 46 | $813 | $1,319 | +62.2% |
| California | 433 | $1,600 | $3,088 | +93.0% |
| Colorado | 91 | $1,212 | $2,498 | +106.1% |
| Connecticut | 72 | $1,631 | $2,553 | +56.5% |
| Delaware | 13 | $1,069 | $2,169 | +102.9% |
| Washington D.C. | 1 | $1,893 | $2,528 | +33.5% |
| Florida | 311 | $1,183 | $2,344 | +98.1% |
| Georgia | 155 | $991 | $1,797 | +81.3% |
| Hawaii | 23 | $1,893 | $2,994 | +58.2% |
| Idaho | 31 | $807 | $1,686 | +108.9% |
| Illinois | 180 | $1,158 | $1,852 | +59.9% |
| Indiana | 75 | $870 | $1,431 | +64.5% |
| Iowa | 43 | $797 | $1,204 | +51.1% |
| Kansas | 34 | $828 | $1,444 | +74.4% |
| Kentucky | 44 | $830 | $1,437 | +73.1% |
| Louisiana | 52 | $1,015 | $1,464 | +44.2% |
| Maine | 34 | $1,289 | $2,013 | +56.2% |
| Maryland | 113 | $1,523 | $2,093 | +37.4% |
| Massachusetts | 146 | $1,980 | $2,689 | +35.8% |
| Michigan | 134 | $899 | $1,585 | +76.3% |
| Minnesota | 103 | $1,126 | $1,744 | +54.9% |
| Mississippi | 34 | — | $1,540 | — |
| Missouri | 102 | $830 | $1,479 | +78.2% |
| Montana | 17 | $810 | $1,593 | +96.7% |
| Nebraska | 20 | $816 | $1,350 | +65.4% |
| Nevada | 19 | $989 | $2,021 | +104.3% |
| New Hampshire | 28 | $1,007 | $2,246 | +123.0% |
| New Jersey | 238 | $1,591 | $2,707 | +70.1% |
| New Mexico | 16 | $872 | $1,628 | +86.7% |
| New York | 184 | $1,550 | $4,276 | +175.9% |
| North Carolina | 156 | $945 | $1,735 | +83.6% |
| North Dakota | 12 | — | $1,210 | — |
| Ohio | 175 | $707 | $1,576 | +122.9% |
| Oklahoma | 45 | $919 | $1,387 | +50.9% |
| Oregon | 76 | $1,021 | $1,817 | +78.0% |
| Pennsylvania | 238 | $949 | $1,673 | +76.3% |
| Rhode Island | 25 | $1,104 | $2,342 | +112.1% |
| South Carolina | 76 | $1,018 | $1,809 | +77.7% |
| South Dakota | 13 | — | $1,244 | — |
| Tennessee | 70 | $1,023 | $1,697 | +65.9% |
| Texas | 321 | $1,130 | $1,710 | +51.3% |
| Utah | 63 | $763 | $1,876 | +145.9% |
| Vermont | 14 | — | $1,868 | — |
| Virginia | 98 | $1,408 | $2,147 | +52.5% |
| Washington | 126 | $1,170 | $2,208 | +88.7% |
| West Virginia | 21 | — | $1,307 | — |
| Wisconsin | 86 | $964 | $1,511 | +56.7% |
| Wyoming | 13 | $926 | $1,608 | +73.7% |
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 $1,962/month as of June 2026 — up from $1,357 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 Iowa ($1,204), North Dakota ($1,210), South Dakota ($1,244), West Virginia ($1,307), Arkansas ($1,319). Open a state page for the full city list.