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Typical rent by state
Interactive US map of typical monthly rent (county ZORI summarized to state medians). Search any state, compare ranks, and explore coast to coast—updated monthly.
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Source: Median of Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI) county values within each state. Data month: June 2026. State rent figures are the median of county-level Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI) values for that state. They are typical market rents, not official government averages, and vary widely within each state. Educational only—not a quote or advice. Data © Zillow; used under Zillow Research terms with attribution.
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