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US apartment rents edge higher in December, snapping five months of no growth or declines

Half of nation's 50 largest metropolitan areas post increases
The West Coast tech hub of San Jose, above, posted strong apartment rent growth at the end of 2025, joining nearby San Francisco as two major U.S. markets with some of the strongest gains. (CoStar)
The West Coast tech hub of San Jose, above, posted strong apartment rent growth at the end of 2025, joining nearby San Francisco as two major U.S. markets with some of the strongest gains. (CoStar)
CoStar Analytics
January 9, 2026 | 10:08 P.M.

Average monthly apartment rents in the U.S. reversed course in December, posting a modest increase after five consecutive months of no growth or declines.

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