What We’re Showing
This map displays the 2024 median gross monthly rent (including utilities costs) across U.S. states, using data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey 2024 1-Year Estimates.
Key Takeaways
- Coastal states have the highest rents with California leading at $2,104, followed by Hawaii ($1,942) and Massachusetts ($1,848). The District of Columbia ranks in third among the states at $1,931.
- The most affordable rents are found in West Virginia ($883), followed by North Dakota ($980) and Iowa ($981).
- While coastal states tend to have the highest rents, Colorado ($1,822) and Nevada ($1709) are among the few landlocked states far above the national median of $1,487.
