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US apartment rents continue to rise

Pickup in average growth in January suggests gradual return to more typical pattern
Chicago was among the leading U.S. markets for apartment rent growth in January. (CoStar)
Chicago was among the leading U.S. markets for apartment rent growth in January. (CoStar)
CoStar Analytics
February 6, 2026 | 10:44 P.M.

Average monthly apartment rents in the U.S. edged higher in January, extending the modest rebound that began in December following several months of no growth or rent declines in the second half of 2025.

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