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Last Updated: February 10, 2026
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- The United States median gross rent was $1,487 in 2024, according to the United States Census Bureau.
- Landlords often run a credit check on apartment applicants to determine their financial responsibility.
- You may be able to improve your credit score by having rent payments reported to the credit bureaus or using your credit card to pay rent.
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