IJR News - today's news from every sideMaya Lindstrom It's tough seeing home values climb so high even in smaller states like Arkansas and Mississippi. Rents Range Widely Across Five US MarketsBusiness — Oct 23, 2026Zillow data show average rents range from $1,595 in Salt Lake City to $3,500 in the Bay Area; Houston averages $1,900, Sacramento $1,933 and Oakland $2,400. Most markets are rated warm, while Sacramento is cool; year-over-year rents rose in Salt Lake City, the Bay Area and Oakland, were unchanged in Houston, and fell in Sacramento.
Priya Raman The national 1.3 percent rise means most places aren't seeing the kind of appreciation Barney had. Derek Foss I hope these gains do not push more families out of buying in smaller metros where values are moving fastest. Tom Gallagher Location and condition clearly drive those big gaps more than people admit. 
