US Fair Market Rents & Rental Affordability
Explore HUD Fair Market Rent data for 2,943 counties and 219 metro areas across all 50 states. Compare rental costs, calculate affordability, and understand rent burden in your area.
2,943
Counties
219
Metro Areas
50
States
FY 2026
Data Year
Most Expensive States for Rent
| # | State | Avg 1BR | Avg 2BR | Median Income | Renter % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawaii | $1,465/mo | $1,763/mo | $99,664 | 43.4% |
| 2 | California | $1,374/mo | $1,713/mo | $108,630 | 37.9% |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $1,281/mo | $1,564/mo | $94,573 | 50.8% |
| 4 | New York | $1,267/mo | $1,553/mo | $86,864 | 52.0% |
| 5 | Connecticut | $1,193/mo | $1,463/mo | $76,882 | 34.9% |
| 6 | New Jersey | $1,169/mo | $1,462/mo | $88,691 | 36.6% |
| 7 | Maryland | $1,146/mo | $1,417/mo | $76,809 | 36.7% |
| 8 | Washington | $1,137/mo | $1,395/mo | $89,754 | 37.5% |
| 9 | Colorado | $1,093/mo | $1,372/mo | $75,023 | 34.4% |
| 10 | Alaska | $1,086/mo | $1,361/mo | $83,578 | 33.2% |
Most Affordable States for Rent
| # | State | Avg 1BR | Avg 2BR | Median Income | Tenant Rights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Virginia | $564/mo | $697/mo | $42,721 | 3/10 |
| 2 | Arkansas | $590/mo | $717/mo | $47,893 | 2/10 |
| 3 | Mississippi | $641/mo | $790/mo | $40,743 | 2/10 |
| 4 | South Dakota | $637/mo | $796/mo | $46,911 | 3/10 |
| 5 | Iowa | $647/mo | $814/mo | $46,260 | 4/10 |
| 6 | Oklahoma | $660/mo | $821/mo | $46,087 | 3/10 |
| 7 | Alabama | $693/mo | $832/mo | $47,368 | 3/10 |
| 8 | Ohio | $679/mo | $856/mo | $55,501 | 4/10 |
| 9 | Louisiana | $704/mo | $859/mo | $49,653 | 3/10 |
| 10 | Nebraska | $699/mo | $874/mo | $48,605 | 4/10 |
Most Expensive Metro Areas
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara
2BR: $2,412/moVacancy: 3.9%
New York-Newark-Jersey City
2BR: $2,293/moVacancy: 2.7%
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley
2BR: $2,200/moVacancy: 3.1%
Honolulu
2BR: $1,937/moVacancy: 2.8%
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim
2BR: $1,888/moVacancy: 5.5%
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad
2BR: $1,856/moVacancy: 4.7%
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura
2BR: $1,761/moVacancy: 8.9%
Santa Cruz-Watsonville
2BR: $1,760/moVacancy: 7.6%
Boston-Cambridge-Newton
2BR: $1,754/moVacancy: 5.3%
Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk
2BR: $1,746/moVacancy: 2.8%
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Highest Rent Burden Counties
Counties where rent takes the largest share of household income.
| County | State | 2BR FMR | Income | Rent Burden |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott County | HI | $2,401/mo | $150,000 | 19.2% |
| Orange County | CA | $2,323/mo | $121,674 | 22.9% |
| San Diego County | CA | $2,306/mo | $120,477 | 23.0% |
| Kings County | NY | $2,288/mo | $150,000 | 18.3% |
| Montgomery County | NJ | $2,226/mo | $114,671 | 23.3% |
| Walker County | HI | $2,203/mo | $114,240 | 23.1% |
| Dallas County | MA | $2,197/mo | $127,380 | 20.7% |
| Cumberland County | MA | $2,180/mo | $133,834 | 19.5% |
| Warren County | HI | $2,106/mo | $123,760 | 20.4% |
| Los Angeles County | CA | $2,096/mo | $115,957 | 21.7% |