The data describes the monthly median asking rent for unfurnished apartments in the U.S. from 1980 and 2017. In 2017, the renters of unfurnished apartments in the United States paid a median price of 1,492 USD per month.
U.S. rental market – additional information As rental apartment vacancy rates fall, rents are on the rise. This makes it more difficult for Americans to first, find an apartment to rent, and second, find an apartment which they can afford. It appears that in the last decade, the rent has increased by slightly less than 250 USD.
1980 | 308 |
1990 | 600 |
2000 | 841 |
2005 | 942 |
2006 | 1034 |
2007 | 1023 |
2008 | 1095 |
2009 | 1064 |
2010 | 1077 |
2011 | 1084 |
2012 | 1090 |
2013 | 1286 |
2014 | 1250 |
2015 | 1381 |
2016 | 1478 |
2017 | 1492 |