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Rental Data & Research

Comprehensive data reports on the U.S. rental market. Free to use with attribution.

50 States + D.C.

Security Deposit by State

Deposit limits, return deadlines, and interest rules for all 50 states and D.C.

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95 Cities

Rent Affordability Index

Median rent as a share of household income in large U.S. cities, from Census survey data.

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50 States

Late Fee Rules by State

Grace periods and late-fee caps summarized by state. Confidence varies — always confirm with your lease and official statutes.

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50 States

Rent Increase Notice Requirements by State

Rent-increase notice rules LeaseCraft has on file, by state, with the month-to-month notice. "No rule on file" means not recorded, not that the state has none.

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50 States

Eviction Notice Types by State

Summary of common notice periods before filing for nonpayment or lease violations. Court filing steps vary — this table covers notice timing only.

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50 States

Lease Termination Notice by State

Notice periods for ending month-to-month tenancies and typical fixed-term endings. Early termination without cause may require longer notice or be restricted.

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50 States

Landlord Entry Notice by State

Typical advance-notice requirements before a landlord enters a rental unit. Emergencies are usually exempt — confirm statutory exceptions in your state.

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50 States

Move-In Deposit Limits by State

The most a landlord may collect as a security deposit at move-in, and the deadline for returning it, by state. Legal limits only: this table does not estimate rent, fees or a move-in total, which depend on your lease.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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We refresh major datasets at least annually and when state law changes affect deposit limits or affordability rankings.

No. Data pages summarize general market and reference information. Verify deposit rules and affordability with your lease and state housing resources.

Use the rent affordability, move-in cost, and security deposit return calculators to apply these benchmarks to your household budget.

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