US
Average Rent in United States
The average rent over the last 3 months for places in the US is $1,877 which represents an increase of 1.74% over the same period.
The most expensive state in United States to rent places is Massachusetts with an average rent of $3,209. The least expensive state in United States to rent places is West Virginia with an average rent of $1,134.
The most expensive metropolitan area in United States to rent places is Kapaa, HI MSA with an average rent of $4,673. The least expensive metropolitan area in United States to rent places is Selinsgrove, PA MSA with an average rent of $500.
Rental Price Comparison
The average rent for places in United States currently stands at $1,877.
In comparison, places in the largest state, specifically California, is more expensive, with an average rent of $2,638. This represents a difference of +41% when compared to United States.
Meanwhile, in the smallest state of Puerto Rico, the average rent for the same type of housing is $1,407, showing a less expensive of -25% from our subject location.
On a national scale, the average rent for a similar places across the largest msa is $2,646. This constitutes a more expensive by +41% when compared to the rent in United States.
$1,877
United States
VS$2,638
+41%
CA, state
$1,407
-25%
PR, state
$2,646
+41%
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana, CA MSA, msa
Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated July 12 2026
States
Top 10 by Average Rent for places
Massachusetts$3,209
Hawaii$3,195
New York$3,008
California$2,638
District of Columbia$2,631
New Jersey$2,556
Connecticut$2,310
Florida$2,262
New Hampshire$2,190
Vermont$2,117
Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places
Kansas$1,323
Missouri$1,310
Nebraska$1,308
Wyoming$1,291
Kentucky$1,270
Oklahoma$1,262
North Dakota$1,244
South Dakota$1,229
Iowa$1,183
West Virginia$1,134
Metropolitan Areas
Top 10 by Average Rent for places
Kapaa, HI MSA$4,673
Kahului-Wailuku, HI MSA$3,771
Arcadia, FL MSA$3,550
Silverthorne, CO MSA$3,526
Ocean City, NJ MSA$3,423
