What We're Showing
Using data from Zillow, this visualization compares rent inflation across 30 major U.S. cities between 2020 and January 2026.
Key Takeaways
- Miami saw the largest rent increase among major U.S. cities, with average rents rising 53% since 2020 to reach $2,645 in January.
- Fast-growing Sun Belt metros—including Tampa and Atlanta—saw some of the sharpest rent increases, fueled by migration from higher-cost regions.
- San Francisco (+13%) and Austin (+14%) experienced much slower rent growth.
