- Zillow reported that the typical U.S. asking rent rose 1.9% year over year in February to USD 1,895.
- Concessions such as free rent or waived fees were offered on 39.2% of rental listings on Zillow in February.
- A renter household needs to earn about USD 76,000 annually to afford the typical rent.
- Among the 50 largest U.S. markets, San Francisco posted a 6.3% year-over-year rent increase in February, while Chicago rose 5.5%.
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