Americans' average rent payments have jumped to $2,047. This chart shows how affordability has evolved in the last decade.

• The typical rent in the US climbed 3.2% year-over-year to hit $2,047 in September, Zillow data shows. 
• While higher than a year ago, the rate of rent price growth has been declining for 19 months.
• On a monthly basis, September rents moved 0.2% higher compared to August. 

The typical US monthly rent payment climbed to $2,047 in September, according to Zillow data.

That's 3.2% higher than one year ago, and up 0.2% compared to the prior month.