United States · 7 Census places
U.S. city median gross rent
ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates for seven Census places. Gross rent includes estimated utilities. These are occupied rentals, not current asking prices.
| Order | Place / geography | Estimate | 90% margin of error | Source / period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Chicago Chicago, IL | 1,440 USD/month | ± 10 | U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey ↗ 2020-2024 · Retrieved 2026-10-27 Archived source frame |
| 02 | New York City New York, NY | 1,821 USD/month | ± 7 | U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey ↗ 2020-2024 · Retrieved 2026-10-27 Archived source frame |
| 03 | Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | 1,933 USD/month | ± 9 | U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey ↗ 2020-2024 · Retrieved 2026-10-27 Archived source frame |
| 04 | Washington DC Washington, DC | 1,954 USD/month | ± 26 | U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey ↗ 2020-2024 · Retrieved 2026-10-27 Archived source frame |
| 05 | Seattle Seattle, WA | 2,030 USD/month | ± 22 | U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey ↗ 2020-2024 · Retrieved 2026-10-27 Archived source frame |
| 06 | Boston Boston, MA | 2,147 USD/month | ± 25 | U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey ↗ 2020-2024 · Retrieved 2026-10-27 Archived source frame |
| 07 | San Francisco San Francisco, CA | 2,476 USD/month | ± 30 | U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey ↗ 2020-2024 · Retrieved 2026-10-27 Archived source frame |
How to interpret this
A lower or higher estimate does not establish a better city. Housing stock, household composition and boundaries affect comparisons. Equal estimates share an order; overlapping uncertainty may make apparent differences inconclusive.
2020–2024 ACS five-year pooled estimate for the Census place, not the metropolitan area. Margin of error is at 90% confidence. Census Reporter is independent of the Census Bureau. Gross rent includes estimated utilities; this is not a current asking-rent quote.
Universe: Renter-occupied housing units paying cash rent
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