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What state has the highest rent?

California has the highest median gross rent at $1,956/month, per Census ACS 5-Year estimates.

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High-rent states combine constrained housing supply, high-paying jobs, and strong in-migration. The rental affordability crisis has driven significant policy debate around zoning and housing production.

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California has the highest median gross rent at $1,956/month, per Census ACS 5-Year estimates.