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NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE THE CHANCES OF WINNING. Eligibility: The Renter Survey 2026 Drawing (the “Sweepstakes”) is open only to those who are at least 18 years of age as of the date of entry. The Sweepstakes is only open to legal residents of the United States and is void where prohibited by law. Employees of Zumper, Inc.

In the rent-versus-buy debate, only local markets can show a true answer. Two main figures explain it, derived from Zumper’s median rent data and NAR’s median home prices. The first number is the price-to-rent ratio: a market’s median home price divided by a year’s median rent. A common rule of thumb is that a score of above 21 favors renting, below 15 favors buying, and anything between is essentially a toss-up. Across 80+ markets we analyzed, the national midpoint is about 20.

Zumper’s rent calculator tells you how much rent you can afford based on your income, expenses, and financial goals, and then connects that number directly to real listings in your city. It uses the 30% rule as its baseline: calculating 30% of your gross monthly income, and then adjusting for your actual financial situation including debt payments, savings goals, and local cost of living.

The logic of the suburban commute has always been straightforward: live somewhere cheaper, drive to work, pocket the difference. For while that math was easy. Then came $5 gas, and in markets where the rent discount is thin and the drive is long, that promise has quietly collapsed.

In a world that often celebrates the loudest voices and the most crowded spaces, introverts have their own distinct checklist when it comes to choosing where to live. It’s about having a city that genuinely supports a more introspective lifestyle: affordable solo living options, rich independent cultural scenes, access to green space and nature, and a sense of safety that makes venturing out on your own feel comfortable.

San Francisco, CA – March 16, 2026 – Zumper, one of multifamily’s leading full-funnel marketing platforms, today announced an integration with Engrain, the leader in interactive touring, mapping, and data visualization software for the built environment, to allow property operators to showcase detailed fee data on their Zumper listings and Google Business Profiles (GBPs), helping build trust with renters and maintain compliance with growing regulations nationwide.

San Francisco, CA – [March 10, 2026] – Zumper, a leading rental marketplace and apartment marketing platform, today announced that current Chief Revenue Officer Shawn Mullahy was promoted to Chief Executive Officer by Co-Founder & previous CEO, Anthemos Georgiades. Anthemos will move to Chairman of the Board of Directors, where he will continue to play an active role in Zumper’s long-term vision and strategy.

Finding an apartment in 2026 still involves a credit check—but the story is bigger than a single number. Most landlords look for a minimum credit score to rent in the 620–650 range, while scores of 700 or higher generally speed up approvals and can unlock better terms. That said, more property managers now blend credit with verified income, rental history, and background checks to assess overall reliability.

Zumper’s 2025 Annual Rent Report & Renter Survey is here to offer one of the clearest looks yet at how renters are living, spending, and navigating today’s evolving housing landscape. This year’s findings paint a picture of renters under pressure but also adapting quickly to new economic realities and technologies. The report breaks down regional rent trends, economic forces, generational differences, technology adoption, and what’s ahead for 2026.

The monthly rent for an apartment in New York, NY is $4,500. A 1-bedroom apartment in New York, NY costs about $4,400 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $5,082. Houses for rent in New York, NY are cheaper, with an average monthly cost of $3,100. The table above reflects average rent prices in New York, NY , broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types.