Rental information site Zumper recently released their latest monthly National Rent Report for October, 2026. According to their data, national median rent for 1-bedroom apartments was $1,519 (up 0.5%) and $1,901 (up 0.7%) for two-bedrooms. Be sure to check out their list of the 100 top metros.
“The same economic pressures are cutting both ways for the rental market…With elevated mortgage rates, would-be buyers are staying renters longer.” Said Zumper CEO Shawn Mullahy.
Click here to read the full report at Zumper.

