Average Rent by State – Forbes Advisor – Mortgages

Apartment List's rental market data reveals that the average rent in the U.S. is $1,372 per month. The most expensive states to rent in are Hawaii ($2,418), California ($1,958), and the District of Columbia ($1,842). These states are expensive due to their temperate climates, dense populations, competitive housing markets, high cost of living, and above-average salaries.