Most apartment projects cost between $800 and $3,000 per month, with a typical price near $1,500. Prices vary by state and city, so the range below is a planning guide rather than a quote.
Typical apartment cost
$800 – $3,000
per month · typical $1,500
A general planning range, not a quotation.
Apartment cost breakdown
- Studio / basement unit$700 – $1,500typical $1,000
- 1-bedroom apartment$1,000 – $2,500typical $1,500
- Luxury / 2-bedroom$2,000 – $5,000typical $3,000
What Apartment Rent costs
Represents the monthly rent for a one-bedroom apartment in a typical urban or suburban area. Prices vary widely by city, building amenities, and square footage. Utilities may be extra.
Costs by state
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Alberta
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- British Columbia
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Manitoba
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Brunswick
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Northwest Territories
- Nova Scotia
- Nunavut
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Ontario
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Prince Edward Island
- Quebec
- Rhode Island
- Saskatchewan
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
- Yukon
Frequently asked questions
What's the average rent for a 1-bedroom?
In the US, around $1,400; in Canada, about CAD 1,800. Expect higher in NYC, SF, Toronto, Vancouver.
What drives rent prices?
Location, demand, unit size, building age, amenities, and local rental market conditions.
How can I lower my rent?
Consider a longer lease, rent in winter, look for concessions, or move to a less central area. Roommates also help.