【Zillow】Housing demand finds a new home in rentals, up 19.2% (September 2026 Rent Report)

• Rental demand is up 19.2% year over year nationwide, as measured by the Zillow Observed Renter Demand Index (ZORDI).¹
• The typical U.S. rent was $1,932 a month in September, up 2.7% from a year ago.
• The financial advantage of renting is growing, as the typical new home buyer’s monthly payment² is climbing nearly twice as fast as rent, up 5% from a year ago to $3,037.

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