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$2,895
5623 S. Dorchester
5623 S. Dorchester Chicago, IL
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5411-5421 S. Ellis Avenue
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5411 5421 S. Ellis Avenue Chicago, IL
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1791 W Howard St #305
1791 W Howard St Chicago, IL
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$905
7940 S Greenwood Ave
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7938-7940 S Greenwood Ave Chicago, IL
1 BR | Available Now
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$1,300
7829 S Phillips Ave
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7829 S Phillips Ave Chicago, IL
3 BR | Dec. 14, 2024
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$880 - 925
7801-13 S Essex
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7801 S Essex Chicago, IL
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$925
7901 S Paxton
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7901 S Paxton Chicago, IL
1 BR | Dec. 4, 2024
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$925
7612 S Kingston
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7612 S Kingston Chicago, IL
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$1,045
1448 W 83rd
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1448 W 83Rd Chicago, IL
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Auburn Gresham
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$880
8001-03 S Muskegon Ave
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8001 S Muskegon Ave Chicago, IL
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$820 - 1,235
2826 E 76th Pl
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2826 E 76Th Pl Chicago, IL
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$905
8231-37 S Ellis Ave
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8231 S Ellis Ave Chicago, IL
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$940
8326-8332 S Ellis Ave
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8326 S Ellis Ave Chicago, IL
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$985
7719 S Yates Blvd
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7719-7721 S Yates Blvd Chicago, IL
1 BR | Dec. 15, 2024
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$830
8515 S Green
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8515 S Green Chicago, IL
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$730 - 960
7715 S South Shore Dr
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7715 S South Shore Drive Chicago, IL
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$865 - 925
7800-06 S Essex
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7800 S Essex Chicago, IL
2 BR | Available Now
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$935
8241-49 S Ellis Ave
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8241 S Ellis Ave Chicago, IL
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$875
8312 S Ingleside Ave
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8312 S Ingleside Ave Chicago, IL
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$910
7801 S Saginaw
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7801 S Saginaw Chicago, IL
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$800
7834 S Coles
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7834 S Coles Chicago, IL
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$905
8100-8114 S Essex Ave
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8100 S Essex Ave Chicago, IL
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$905
8334-8340 S Ellis Ave
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8334 S Ellis Ave Chicago, IL
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$900
8345-49 S Drexel Ave
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8345 S Drexel Ave Chicago, IL
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$1,065
7135 S Blackstone
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7135 S Blackstone Chicago, IL
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$970 - 1,240
8201 S Kingston Ave
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8201 S Kingston Ave Chicago, IL
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$1,175
215 E 68th
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215 E 68Th St Chicago, IL
3 BR | Available Now
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$1,150
6748 S Blackstone
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6748 S Blackstone Chicago, IL
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$1,080
8951 S Ada St
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8951 S Ada St Chicago, IL
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$970 - 975
9000 S Bishop St
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9000 S Bishop St Chicago, IL
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chicago?

Chicago Apartments
Bed Type Average Rent Range
Studio $1,390 $840 - $2,500
1BR $1,810 $980 - $3,120
2BR $2,000 $1,060 - $4,450
3BR $2,400 $1,240 - $6,950
4+BR $2,980 $1,340 - $8,960
Frequently Asked Questions

How many apartments are available in Chicago, IL on Rentable.co?

Rentable.co has over 181,782 apartments available in Chicago.

What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Chicago, IL?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Chicago is around $1,390 per month.

What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Chicago, IL?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Chicago is around $1,810 per month.

What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Chicago, IL?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Chicago is around $2,000 per month.

How expensive is it to rent an apartment in Chicago, IL?

For a two-bedroom apartment in Chicago, the average rent price is $2,000 per month, which is higher than the national average of $1,600 per month.

Can I afford an apartment for rent in Chicago, IL?

Based on average rent prices in Chicago, to afford a studio apartment you would need an annual household income of $56,000 to live comfortably.

Find a Chicago Apartment

Chicago is the third-largest city in the country, with a population of 2.7 million, and a metro area encompassing 10 million. Situated on the banks of Lake Michigan and the Chicago River, the city grew rapidly grew from a quiet portage point and fur trading outpost in 1833 (population: 200) into an industrial powerhouse and the center of American railway transportation. Home to the first skyscraper, the first Ferris wheel, and the one-time tallest building in the world, Chicago has long been a locus for innovation, education, and culture. It’s a famously diverse city: From its days as a haven for Eastern European immigrants, to its decades as the endpoint for many southern African Americans during the Great Migration, to its current embrace of Mexican immigrants calling the city home, Chicago has long welcomed cultures from around the world. Such diversity, combined with stable infrastructure, a diversified economy, and multiple world-class institutions of higher learning (The University of Chicago and Northwestern, among others) has contributed to a vibrant local culture, home to some of the world’s best restaurants, museums, music, and literature. Chicago’s nickname might be the “Second City,” but that doesn’t keep it from being one of the world’s most important centers for business, culture, and the arts.

When to Search

October is a great time to start apartment hunting in Chicago, and with so many neighborhoods to choose from, you’ll want extra time to explore your options in each. After the busy renting season in summer, prices tend to drop and the competition gets a little less fierce. But with a market as large as Chicago’s, thereare tons of great options available every month of the year. Searching for an apartment can be tough. That's why we scour the web to get all best listings around town. And our team of local experts verify the quality and accuracy of those listings to make sure that you have the best prices, images and information available. So unlike searching for an apartment on Craigslist, you can be sure that Rentable’s apartment listings are safe, trustworthy and accurate.

Staying in the Know

Chicago is an immense city with neighborhoods that each have a distinct personality, so be sure to do your homework before signing a lease. Although the suburbs provide a great option for those seeking a yard and quiet, the commute to downtown can be a feat in city traffic. To figure out where would be the best spot to focus your search, do a test run of your daily commute from a few areas you’re considering.

Life in Chicago

Transportation

Chicago is the third most populous city in the nation, so it’s just not possible for everyone to drive themselves around. Public transportation is a must, and the Chicago Transit Authority does a fantastic job meeting the needs of Chicagoans. The CTA has comprehensive bus and train lines throughout the city, with an app available to track the system and your account. There are plenty of buses and plenty of bus routes, which also means there are lots of bus stops — if you’re trying to get somewhere in a hurry, a cab might be your best bet. And if you hear someone in Chicago talking about the "L," it’s not a route. The “L” refers to the elevated trains that connect the suburbs and outlying neighborhoods to downtown. (Another rail service, Metra, is aimed at suburban commuters and extends outside of Chicago as far as Wisconsin.)

If you’re hoping to avoid the traffic and bike your way around the city, you’re in luck — kind of. Forbes ranked Chicago as the sixth best city in the country for biking, largely because of the city’s plan to expand bikeways. There are currently about 200 miles of bike trails in the city, and if you run out of road (or steam) you can bring your bike on the CTA.

Where to play

The Magnificent Mile is where you can count on finding just about anything to do. Within this 13-block district — which follows North Michigan Avenue from the Chicago River to Oak Street — you’ll find more than 460 stores and nearly 300 restaurants, plus galleries, theaters, and museums. One of the places to find the most play is Navy Pier, which hosts concerts and events on top of its theme park attractions, including the Centennial Wheel. Then again, you could also head to a game: the Bears, the White Sox, the Cubs, the Bulls, or the Blackhawks all call the Windy City home. Better yet, take a tour of the city from where you can see its skyline best: Lake Michigan. Boat tours follow the shoreline while treating you to food and drinks.

Attractions

Chicago is home to perhaps more famous landmarks than any city in the country short of New York. At 1,451 feet, The Willis (formerly Sears) tower is the most noticeable, and a visit to the 103rd floor can offer you the best view of the city (and a case of vertigo, if you step onto The Ledge, a glass floor extending off the side of the building). One of Chicago’s premier attractions is its architecture, and a river cruise can be a fantastic way to appreciate some of the city’s magnificent buildings. Navy Pier on a summer day is a classic Chicago outing: A ride on the pier’s famous Ferris wheel can be fun for the whole family or provide the perfect spot for a romantic sunset date. Also lakeside is The Museum Campus, which connects 10 acres and three museums: The Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum, The Field Museum, and Shedd Aquarium, one of the nation’s best.

Dining

Chicago is famous for its deep dish — we’ll leave the argument about whether it’s actually pizza for another website — its iconic hot dogs (tomatoes, hot peppers, and celery salt required, and don’t even think about ketchup), and its sliced beef. But what many don’t know is that it’s the tamale capital of the U.S., home to the largest mass producer of the beloved Mexican standard in the country. For a true taste of Chicago’s melting pot, try a Mother-in-Law: a tamale in a hot dog bun, covered in chili.

Chicago’s dining scene isn’t solely dedicated to food you can eat with your hands, though. Its iconic steak houses — David Burke’s Primehouse, Gene and Georgetti, and countless others — serve up enormous cuts of beef, callbacks to Chicago’s history as the meatpacking center of the world. And in recent decades the city has become one of the top destinations in the world for fine dining, host to dozens of Michelin-starred restaurants, including Grant Achatz’s three-star phenomenon Alinea, south side warehouse lab El Ideas, and Parachute, an Avondale spot serving inventive takes on Korean cuisine. And that’s not even scratching the surface.

Bars

Since Prohibition, when Al Capone and other Chicago gangsters made fortunes transporting and selling illegal liquor, Chicago has always been one of the Midwest’s best places to find a drink. The city is full of bars, from classic basement dives like Rosa’s Lounge in Lincoln Park, to old-school Polish places like The New Polonia, to reservations-only cocktail lounges like The Ladies Room.

If you’re looking for a club — and in the birthplace of house music, you should be — Primary and Smartbar offer state-of-the-art sound systems and some of the best DJs on the planet, as well as drinks. For an inside look at the various intoxicating liquids you’ll surely be pouring down your gullet, consider a tour of one of Chicago’s many breweries and distilleries, like Goose Island, Half Acre, 5 Rabbit, North Shore Distillery, Few, or Koval (to name a few).

Or you can just belly up to the bar, order an Old Style, and try to stomach a shot of Jeppson’s Malort, the beloved, wormwood-inflected bäsk liquor that’s been making non-locals gag since the 1930s.

Culture

Chicago is home to some of the most-decorated cultural institutions in the country, and attempting a full list would be a fool’s errand. A few of the highlights include The Art Institute, which houses over 300,000 works of art (including Edward Hopper’s iconic Nighthawks, Picasso’s The Old Guitarist, and Grant Wood’s American Gothic) and draws over a million visitors per year; The Field Museum, one of the oldest and best natural history museums in the country; and the internationally acclaimed Chicago Symphony Orchestra. There is a lively tradition of large-scale public art, with sculptures like Anish Kapoor’s Cloud Gate (you might know it as “that giant mirror-thing in Millennium Park”) drawing art-lovers and tourists alike.

Musically, Chicago has birthed several distinct genres of music: most notably Chicago Blues, which emphasizes electric guitar and harmonica, and House, whose four-on-the-floor drums and skittering hi-hats exploded out of Chicago in the early ‘80s. In the ‘90s, Chicago also became a hotbed for alt-rock and indie-rock, with acts like Smashing Pumpkins, The Jesus Lizard, and Liz Phair gaining national renown, along with legendary producer Steve Albini. Currently, Chicago serves as home base for online tastemakers Pitchfork, whose Pitchfork Festival, along with Lollapalooza, brings thousands of visitors to the city every summer for live music.

And let’s not forget comedy. Since 1959, The Second City improv theater has served as a finishing school for aspiring comedians, many of whom — Harold Ramis, Stephen Colbert, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Amy Sedaris — have gone on to national fame. Satirical news source The Onion (originally from Madison, WI) also now calls Chicago home.

Events

There is a different festival in Chicago every week of the year — and probably even more than one. A handful of the many music festivals that put Chicago on travel plans include Lollapalooza, Pitchfork, Chicago World Music Festival, and the Chicago Jazz Festival. For food fests, there is the Taste of Chicago — which incorporates live music with chef exhibitions — and the Chicago Food Truck Festival. Looking for art? Try Expo Chicago, which fills Navy Pier with contemporary and modern artworks. Chicago also hosts the largest and longest-running free air show each year since 1959. Then there are the regular weekly events, such as the Millennium Park concert series that spans the summer months, or the Chicago SummerDance series in Grant Park. If you’re bored, you just aren’t trying.

Shopping

Chicago is rife with world-class shopping districts. But the main draw for shopping fanatics is the Magnificent Mile — 13 blocks along Michigan Avenue. The Mile is home to many of the best department stores, boutiques, and jewelry stores retail has to offer, such as Burberry, Chanel, OSKA, Bloomingdale’s, Saks Fifth Avenue, and dozens more. Another major shopping mecca is right in the Loop: Macy’s on State Street. This Macy’s has proven itself to be so significant to the local area — with its vaulted fifth-floor ceiling made from 1.6 million pieces of Tiffany glass — that it earned itself a spot on the National Register of Historic Places. The Loop also offers dozens of other big-name stores, such as Nordstrom Rack, Estee Lauder, Target, and Urban Outfitters. If you’re looking to explore some bohemian shops in one of the more artistic neighbourhoods in the city, then Wicker Park is an excellent place to spend an afternoon. It’s farther from the city center but is worth the trip.

Sports

Da Bears, Da Bulls… and also The Blackhawks, The White Sox, and the Cubs. Chicago is a powerhouse sports town, home to teams in every major American sport. And though the Bears — one of two surviving foundational teams for the NFL — haven’t been doing too well in the NFC North recently, local fans have had plenty to cheer about on the hockey front, as the Blackhawks have won three Stanley Cups in the last six years. The Chicago Bulls are perhaps the most famous franchise in the history of the NBA, thanks to one Michael Jeffrey Jordan and the six championships he brought to the city. You can see a 12-foot-tall statue of His Airness mid-dunk, outside the United Center where both the Bulls and the Blackhawks play.

If you’re a baseball fan, you know that Chicago is home to two teams of the oldest teams in the sport’s history: The White Sox, who play on the South Side of Chicago, and The Cubs, who play on the North Side.

Outdoors

One of the best things about Chicago is that it sits along the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan. The Lakefront Trail stretches for 18 miles along Lake Michigan, perfect for biking or taking a stroll, with volleyball and tennis courts, beaches, and baseball diamonds along the way. Try your hand at sailing, canoeing, kayaking, paddle boarding, and other waterborne activities along the lakeshore or on the Chicago River. To enjoy some of the most beautiful scenery on solid ground, head to the Morton Arboretum, which encompasses more than 1,700 acres of natural plants and trees and several trails. For more nature within city limits, the Lincoln Park Conservatory has exotic plants in four themed display houses — Palm House, Fern Room, Orchid House, and Show House — that stay green and gorgeous even through the cold Chicago winter.

Neighborhoods

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Chicago:
November Rent Report

Welcome to the November 2024 Chicago Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the November 2024 key findings and figures for the Chicago rental landscape.

Our experts analyze the pricing trends — one-bedroom, two-bedroom, year-over-year and month-over-month — in Chicago and surrounding areas and provide comparisons to the entire metro area, nearby cities and some of the most desirable and expensive cities in the United States. Take a look at the last 12 months of Chicago average rent prices in the chart below.

Monthly Rent Report

$2,350
$1,760
$1,180
$590
$0
Dec. 2023
Jan. 2024
Feb. 2024
Mar. 2024
Apr. 2024
May. 2024
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Aug. 2024
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Nov. 2024
1 BR       2 BR

Chicago Rent Prices Increase From October to November

Chicago rent prices increased over the last month. From October to November, the city experienced a 0.9% increase for the price of a one-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Chicago one-bedroom apartments currently stands at $1,903.0.

When we take a look at the two-bedroom comparison from October to November, Chicago experienced a 0.19% increase for the price of a two-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Chicago two-bedroom apartments currently stands at $2,139.0.

November Prices: Chicago vs. Surrounding Areas

Schaumburg, IL
Des Plaines, IL
Chicago, IL
Evanston, IL
Downers Grove, IL
Naperville, IL
Arlington Heights, IL
Oak Park, IL
$2,035
$1,935
$1,886
$1,785
$1,568
$1,420
$1,377
$1,341
$0
$700
$1,400
$2,100
$2,800
Median 1 BR Rent

Rent Prices in Chicago and Surrounding Areas

Rent prices have increased in Chicago over the last month. But how have the surrounding areas fared when it comes to the recent volatility in apartment prices? Rent prices in 4 of the Chicago suburbs increased last month. On the other hand, 3 local areas experienced a decrease in the price of a one-bedroom apartment.

More key findings include:

  • Rent increased in Oak Park, IL, Evanston, IL, Schaumburg, IL, Des Plaines, IL .

  • Rent decreased in Naperville, IL, Arlington Heights, IL, Downers Grove, IL.

  • 2 suburbs are currently priced higher than the city of Chicago.

  • 5 suburbs are currently priced lower than the city of Chicago.

November 2024 Pricing Trends: Chicago vs. National Comparisons

New York, NY
San Francisco, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Washington, DC
Chicago, IL
Columbus, OH
Minneapolis, MN
Pittsburgh, PA
$4,211
$3,115
$2,373
$2,354
$1,903
$1,338
$1,246
$1,202
$0
$1,400
$2,800
$4,200
$5,600
Median Rent

Chicago Rent Prices More Affordable Than Major Cities

Rent growth in Chicago over the past year has been on the rise. When compared to major cities nearby, along with some of the most expensive cities in the country, Chicago average rent prices appear to be relatively affordable for local residents.

The price for a Chicago one-bedroom apartment remains vastly more affordable than four of the largest cities in the United States — New York City, Washington, D.C. San Francisco and Los Angeles. And pricing compares quite similarly to nearby Midwest cities.

For more information about Chicago and surrounding area rent prices, take a look at the complete data set below.

Data set for Chicago and suburbs

1 BR November 1 BR M/M % Change 2 BR November 2 BR M/M % Change
Chicago, IL $1,886.0 1.29% $2,135.0 0.95%
Oak Park, IL $1,341.0 1.13% $2,010.0 7.83%
Evanston, IL $1,785.0 1.36% $2,270.0 3.70%
Naperville, IL $1,420.0 -1.11% $1,832.0 0.77%
Arlington Heights, IL $1,377.0 -1.08% $1,935.0 1.95%
Schaumburg, IL $2,035.0 0.94% $2,488.0 2.26%
Des Plaines, IL $1,935.0 0.62% $2,365.0 1.98%
Downers Grove, IL $1,568.0 -0.89% $1,790.0 0.85%

Methodology

Each month, using over 1 million Rentable listings across the United States, we calculate the median 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rent prices by city, state, and nation, and track the month-over-month percent change. To avoid small sample sizes, we restrict the analysis for our reports to cities meeting minimum population and property count thresholds.

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