How Average Rent Works
Real asking prices, pulled directly from property management systems. No estimates, no stale listings.
Pick your city
Tell us where you're looking. Type a city or neighborhood and we'll find apartment complexes nearby. We automatically detect which properties have pricing data we can access.
Free tier tracks up to 5 properties. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited access.
We track the prices
Every morning we pull unit-level pricing directly from each property's leasing system: base rent, total move-in cost, promotions, square footage, and availability dates.
This runs every morning before you wake up, so the data you see is always fresh.
Compare and save
See which buildings are cheapest per square foot, which ones dropped prices this week, and where the best deals are. We track price history over time so you can spot trends and negotiate with confidence.
Pro subscribers get daily email updates when prices change in their tracked areas.
Data quality
Updated every morning
Most apartment listing sites show cached or outdated prices. We pull directly from property management systems every morning, so you see what's actually available and what it actually costs.
Not just averages. See every available unit
Track how rents change week over week
Know when buildings offer move-in specials
FAQ
Common Questions
Where does Average Rent get its pricing data?
Is Average Rent free?
How is this different from Zillow or Apartments.com?
How often are prices updated?
Can I use this to negotiate my rent?
Ready to see real prices?
It takes about 30 seconds. Pick your city and we'll start tracking prices for you.