RentWatch
Visualize rent prices by city, salary data by job title, and cost-of-living comparisons across regions.
Average Rent by City (1BR Apartment)
San Francisco, CA$3,200
New York, NY$3,100
Boston, MA$2,800
Seattle, WA$2,400
Austin, TX$1,800
Denver, CO$1,700
Atlanta, GA$1,500
Phoenix, AZ$1,350
Data based on market averages for 2025. Actual rents vary by neighborhood and building quality.
Rent Affordability Calculator
30% rule max
$1,800
50% rule max
$2,600
Comfortable target
$1,500
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