May 2024 Rental Report: Slower Decline in Rents Suggests Inflation May Continue

In May 2024, the U.S. median rent continued to decline year over year for the 10th month in a row, down 0.7% for 0-2 bedroom properties across the top 50 metros, on par with the rate seen in April 2024. The median asking rent was $1,732, up by $10 from last month following a typical seasonal trend.