Rent Prices — United States
Search, sort and compare rents for 2026 for every state, metro and county. With affordability calculator, rankings and historical trends from past years to 2026.
Can You Afford This Rent?
30% rule — rent should be ≤ 30% of gross income.
Lower % = more affordable. 30% is the standard affordability threshold.
National average 2BR (all counties) from past years to 2026. Hover for yearly value.
| State | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| California | $1,956/mo |
| Hawaii | $1,938/mo |
| Colorado | $1,693/mo |
| Massachusetts | $1,687/mo |
| Washington | $1,682/mo |
Median gross rent for 2026. 2BR shown; all rentals included.
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What data does this page show?
Check official HUD Fair Market Rent allocations. View state-level rent metrics for studio, 1BR, 2BR, 3BR, and 4BR units instantly.
What is Fair Market Rent?
The official benchmark used for voucher programs, published per bedroom size — studio to 4BR.
What is the 30% rule?
Spending over 30% of income on rent is generally considered cost-burdened.
How current are the figures?
All figures reflect 2026 and update automatically from official sources.
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LifeIndexData. "Fair Market Rent Trends: 2BR Rates for All 50 States (2026)" (2026). https://lifeindexdata.com/usa/housing/rent/
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