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Realtor.com: Renting beats buying across top 50 US metros, saving $920 monthly

PUBT·04/16/2026 10:01:28
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Realtor.com: Renting beats buying across top 50 US metros, saving $920 monthly
  • Realtor.com analysis found renting starter homes cheaper than buying across 50 largest U.S. metros, with average monthly savings of USD 920.
  • National median asking rent in March 2026 was USD 1,669, down 1.5% year over year.
  • Renting advantage narrowed by USD 136 from year-ago levels as buying costs cooled faster than rents.
  • Austin showed widest gap, with monthly buying costs USD 1,719 higher than renting.
  • Trend scenario projected buying becomes more affordable in about 10 years on average, with Pittsburgh seen crossing in 1.5 years.


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