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    Average Rent in Puerto Rico (2026)

    The average 1-bedroom fair market rent in Puerto Rico is $489/month as of 2026, covering 11 cities and 159 ZIP codes. Data source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents FY2026.

    Average 1-Bedroom Fair Market Rent

    $489/mo

    Source: HUD Fair Market Rent FY2026 · 159 zip codes

    Includes all regions. San Juan average: $595/mo →

    Data through

    The average 1-bedroom rent in Puerto Rico is $489/month according to HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rent data, covering 11 cities and 159 ZIP codes. The average 1-bedroom rent in Puerto Rico is 59% below the national average of $1,196/month.

    Key Facts

    Average 1-BR rent: $489/mo
    Coverage: 11 cities, 159 ZIP codes
    Data source: HUD Small Area FMR FY2026
    vs. national avg: 59% below ($1,196/mo)

    How much is rent in Puerto Rico?

    The average 1-bedroom rent in Puerto Rico is $489/month as of 2026, based on HUD Fair Market Rent data across 11 cities and 159 ZIP codes. Rents vary widely by city — see the table below for a breakdown.

    Rent by City in Puerto Rico

    City1-BR Fair Market Rent
    San Juan$595
    Ponce$515
    Aguadilla$502
    Arecibo$462
    Barranquitas$510
    Yauco$450
    San German$452
    Caguas$485
    Mayagüez$490
    Fajardo$493
    Guayama$420

    Sorted by number of zip codes. Source: HUD SAFMR FY2026.

    Questions about rent in Puerto Rico

    What is the average 1-bedroom rent in Puerto Rico?

    The average 1-bedroom fair market rent in Puerto Rico is $489/month as of 2026, based on statewide coverage across 11 cities and 159 ZIP codes. This is 59% below the national average of $1,196/month.

    What is a fair rent increase in Puerto Rico?

    Without a strong statewide trend signal, a fair rent increase in Puerto Rico should be judged using the most local available data, especially city and ZIP rent benchmarks. The average 1-BR fair market rent across the state is $489/month.

    Are rents going up or down in Puerto Rico?

    This page has limited statewide trend coverage, so it should be read mainly as a benchmark view of current fair market rent levels across the state. The average 1-BR FMR is $489/month across 159 ZIP codes.

    How broad is the rent coverage in Puerto Rico?

    This page summarizes rent benchmarks across 11 cities and 159 ZIP codes in Puerto Rico, giving a broad statewide view before drilling down into city and ZIP-level pages. Data is sourced from HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (FY2026) and supplemented with Apartment List trend data where available.

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