U.S. single-family rents rose 0.9% year over year in October 2025, down sharply from a 2.8% increase a year earlier Forty of ...

The average rent in the U.S. in 2025 is around $2,000 per month. Prices remain highest in large coastal metro cities. In comparison, below-average rent can be found in Midwestern and Southern markets.

Rent-to-own deals let a buyer rent the home for a time before committing to the purchase. Whether the deal is a lease option or lease purchase agreement affects the level of commitment. Both buyer and ...