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Midwest metros see greatest rent increase in September 2023

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Midwest metros see greatest rent increase in September 2023

Oklahoma City, Kansas City, and Memphis top the list of metros experiencing the greatest rent increase year-over-year, according to a Rent.com report.


By Quinn Purcell, Managing Editor | September 26, 2023
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA Skyline
Oklahoma City, Okla., has seen a 14.79% increase in rent year-over-year, and the highest month-over-month change in the U.S., according to the report. Photo courtesy Adobe Stock

The September 2023 Rent Report by Rent.com shows that metropolitan areas in the Midwest made up a majority of gainers in rent price of the last year. While the median monthly price of rent has increased by 0.71% in August, the year-over-year estimates show a national change of -0.06 percent. The median monthly cost of rent in August 2023 was $2,052.

For some U.S. metros, the data tells a different story.

Top 10 Metro Rent Increases

The majority of metros that have experienced the greatest rent increase year-over-year are in the Midwest.

  • Oklahoma City, Okla.
  • Kansas City, Mo.
  • Memphis, Tenn.
  • Columbus, Ohio
  • Minneapolis, Minn.
  • Milwaukee, Wis.
  • Providence, R.I.
  • Buffalo, N.Y.
  • Jacksonville, Fla.
  • Birmingham, Ala.

1. Oklahoma City, Okla.

14.79% increase YoY

Oklahoma City, Okla., skyline
Oklahoma City, Okla., courtesy Adobe Stock

Oklahoma City has seen a 14.79% increase in rent year-over-year. The metro also claims the highest rent increase month-over-month with an 8.86% increase from July to August 2023. The median rent in the city is $1,426—the lowest of the 10 metros.


2. Kansas City, Mo.

14.21% increase YoY

Kansas City skyline
Kansas City, Mo., courtesy Adobe Stock

Kansas City has seen a 14.21% increase in rent year-over-year. The metro has a month-over-month increase of just 0.03 percent. The median rent in the city is $1,696.


3. Memphis, Tenn.

9.81% increase YoY

Memphis, Tennessee, USA skyline over Beale Street
Memphis, Tenn., courtesy Adobe Stock

Memphis has seen a 9.81% increase in rent year-over-year, with a -0.03% change month-over-month in August 2023. The median rent in the city is $1,699.


4. Columbus, Ohio

9.33% increase YoY

View of downtown Columbus Ohio Skyline at Sunset
Columbus, Ohio, courtesy Adobe Stock

Columbus has seen a 9.33% increase in rent year-over-year. The metro has a month-over-month increase of 0.35 percent. The median rent in the city is $1,807.


5. Minneapolis, Minn.

9.24% increase YoY

Minneapolis Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minn., courtesy Adobe Stock

Minneapolis has seen a 9.24% increase in rent year-over-year, with a -0.29% change month-over-month in August 2023. The median rent in the city is $1,892.


6. Milwaukee, Wis.

8.28% increase YoY

Milwaukee Wisconsin Lakefront 2019
Milwaukee, Wis., courtesy Adobe Stock

Milwaukee has seen an 8.28% increase in rent year-over-year. The area's month-over-month rent price change is -0.58 percent, and its median rent is $1,725.


7. Providence, R.I.

8.15% increase YoY

Aerial Providence, Rhode Island capitol building
Providence, R.I., courtesy Adobe Stock

Providence has seen an increase in both YoY and month-over-month (MoM) rent prices. The metro's rent increased 8.15% year-over-year and 1.96% MoM. The median rent in Providence is the highest of the top 10 metros—sitting at $2,743 in August 2023.


8. Buffalo, N.Y.

8.11% increase YoY

Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, N.Y., courtesy Adobe Stock

Buffalo has seen an 8.11% increase in rent year-over-year, with no change month-over-month. The median rent in the city is $1,617.


9. Jacksonville, Fla.

8.09% increase YoY

Jacksonville, Florida sunset
Jacksonville, Fla., courtesy Adobe Stock

Jacksonville has seen an 8.09% increase in rent year-over-year. The metro has a month-over-month increase of 3.94 percent. The median rent in the city is $1,766.


10. Birmingham, Ala.

7.65% increase YoY

Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, Ala., courtesy Adobe Stock

Birmingham has seen an 7.65% increase in rent year-over-year. The metro has the lowest month-over-month change of the list at -1.85 percent. The median rent in the city is $1,643.



Top 10 Metro Rent Decreases

Alternatively, here are the top 10 U.S. metros with the biggest decrease in rent year-over-year:

  • Portland, Ore. (-13.41%)
  • Las Vegas, Nev. (-11.90%)
  • New Orleans, La. (-8.97%)
  • Austin, Texas (-7.85%)
  • Cincinnati, Ohio (-6.19%)
  • Salt Lake City, Utah (-5.27%)
  • Louisville, Ky. (-4.68%)
  • Pittsburgh, Pa. (-4.46%)
  • Raleigh, N.C. (-4.26%)
  • San Francisco, Calif. (-3.38%)

To read the full September 2023 Rent Report, visit Rent.com

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