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2-Bedroom Median Rent by US City, 2026

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Summary

This data measures median monthly rent for 2-bedroom apartments in top US cities for 2026. San Francisco tops the list at $5,120, just above New York at $5,070. It matters because high rents in coastal cities signal supply constraints and affect housing affordability for many residents.

Key findings

  • San Francisco 2-bedroom rent reaches $5,120.
  • New York rent stands at $5,070.
  • Boston records $3,500 median rent.
  • Chicago shows lowest at $2,410.
  • Jersey City hits $3,270 rent level.

Metrics Framework

  • Metric is median monthly rent for 2-bedroom apartments in USD.
  • Data covers top 15 of 100+ US cities from Zumper rankings.
  • Reflects February 2026 market conditions.
  • No weighting details stated in source.

Tags

#Rent#USCities#2Bedroom#2026#Zumper

Table View

CityRent Usd
San Francisco, CA5,120
New York, NY5,070
Jersey City, NJ3,270
San Jose, CA3,290
Boston, MA3,500
Miami, FL3,030
Arlington, VA3,170
Los Angeles, CA3,190
Washington, DC2,960
Urban Honolulu, HI3,080
San Diego, CA2,990
Santa Ana, CA2,840
Chicago, IL2,410
Anaheim, CA2,700
Oakland, CA2,650

Analysis

San Francisco Leads Ranking
San Francisco shows the highest 2-bedroom median rent at $5,120 in 2026. New York follows closely with $5,070. Jersey City records $3,270, while San Jose reaches $3,290. Boston stands at $3,500. These top four cities exceed $3,000, highlighting premium pricing in key urban areas from Zumper data.
Coastal Cities Dominate Top
Miami lists at $3,030 for 2-bedroom rent. Arlington, VA, hits $3,170. Los Angeles records $3,190. Washington, DC, shows $2,960. Urban Honolulu reaches $3,080. San Diego stands at $2,990. All these cities surpass $2,900, with California and East Coast locations leading the high end.
Mid-Tier California Pricing
Santa Ana reports $2,840 median rent. Anaheim lists $2,700. Oakland shows $2,650. Chicago records the lowest at $2,410 among top 15. These values range from $2,410 to $2,840. California cities like Santa Ana, Anaheim, and Oakland maintain strong positions above $2,600.
Top 15 Rent Spectrum
The top 15 cities range from $5,120 in San Francisco to $2,410 in Chicago. New York at $5,070 and Boston at $3,500 mark key benchmarks. Jersey City $3,270 and Miami $3,030 fill mid-high spots. This spread shows coastal concentration, with Zumper noting supply constraints driving top prices.

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FAQ

Median rent is the middle value of monthly 2-bedroom apartment rents across listings in each city. Zumper ranks 100+ US cities by this metric. It shows typical cost, not average, so extreme high or low rents do not skew results. Data uses USD for February 2026.

High rent like $5,120 in San Francisco points to strong demand and limited supply. Cities above $3,000 often face coastal constraints. Lower values around $2,400 suggest more affordability. The ranking shows market conditions without adjusting for income or unit features.

Data captures February 2026 market conditions for 2-bedroom rents. It ranks top cities from Zumper's National Rent Report. No multi-year trends or forecasts beyond this snapshot. Focus stays on current listings in USD.

Chart shows only top 15 cities from 100+ ranked by Zumper. Values are medians from listings, unadjusted for amenities or size variations. Source confirms accuracy for listed cities like San Francisco $5,120. No national totals or methodology weights given.