{"id":18839,"date":"2025-12-15T17:03:29","date_gmt":"2025-12-15T22:03:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.renthop.com\/research\/?p=18839"},"modified":"2025-12-16T10:53:03","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T15:53:03","slug":"most-expensive-rental-zip-codes-in-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.renthop.com\/research\/most-expensive-rental-zip-codes-in-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"The Most Expensive Rental Zip Codes in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

Housing is expensive whether you rent or buy.\u00a0 For some, renting seems like the most sensible option while they spend years saving up for the down payment. Yet renting can also cost a hefty amount in many areas, especially in major cities, with renters spending far more than the national average. In some cases, year-long residents face an expensive lease or an even more expensive purchase price. In others, well-off renters may sign leases for vacation homes in tourist spots.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Each year, RentHop finds the 100 most expensive zip codes across the country and ranks them from most to least expensive based on the median two-bedroom rent. In the past, our annual index included zip codes with luxury seasonal rentals, such as Snowmass, Aspen, and the Hamptons. To reflect the true cost renters face, we now exclude furnished and seasonal rentals. This year, we analyzed over 2.6 million rental listings to find the most expensive rental zip codes in 2025. Are you renting in one of these pricey areas?<\/span><\/p>\n

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