Many states considered safe for affordable housing saw the highest rise in rents, analysis shows

By: Robbie Sequeira

Outlets: Stateline

Published: January 12, 2026

Words: 209

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

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Although high and rising rents often are associated with big coastal states such as New York or California, new data shows that states once considered more affordable are seeing major rent hikes.

A new analysis from Premier Timber Frame Builders – based on data from Zillow’s Observed Rent Index, which tracks prices for both apartment units and single-family rental homes nationwide — shows that average monthly rents are climbing in the Midwest and portions …

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