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Asking rent for unfurnished apartments in the United States 1980-2017

Monthly median asking rent for unfurnished apartments in the United States from 1980 to 2017 (in USD)

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