1-Bedroom Median Rent by US City, 2026
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| City | Rent |
|---|---|
| New York, NY | 4,250 |
| San Francisco, CA | 3,630 |
| Jersey City, NJ | 3,050 |
| Boston, MA | 2,930 |
| San Jose, CA | 2,510 |
| Miami, FL | 2,400 |
| Arlington, VA | 2,380 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 2,300 |
| Washington, DC | 2,220 |
| Urban Honolulu, HI | 2,210 |
| San Diego, CA | 2,200 |
| Santa Ana, CA | 2,040 |
| Chicago, IL | 2,010 |
| Anaheim, CA | 2,000 |
| Oakland, CA | 1,980 |
| Charleston, SC | 1,970 |
| Seattle, WA | 1,950 |
| Long Beach, CA | 1,900 |
| Providence, RI | 1,860 |
| Fort Lauderdale, FL | 1,850 |
Insights
New York remains the priciest US city for 1-bedroom rentals at $4,250 monthly. San Francisco surged with 15.6% YoY growth to $3,630, overtaking others in momentum. National median fell 1.7% YoY to $1,499 amid easing declines.
Metrics
Median monthly rent prices for 1-bedroom apartments across 100+ US cities, ranked by expense. Data reflects February 2026 listings from Zumper's National Rent Index. Values in USD, unadjusted for size or amenities.
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