United States City Rankings

Top 100 cities ranked by lowest rent

Best Cities For...

Composite rankings combining multiple weighted metrics — 5 topics across U.S. Census, FBI, NOAA and CDC data.

Best Cities for Retirees

Low crime, warm climate, affordable cost of living and strong healthcare access.

Best Cities for Remote Workers

Strong broadband, affordable rent, low traffic and existing remote-work culture.

Best Cities for Families

Strong schools, low crime, affordable homes and family-friendly commutes.

Best Cities for Young Professionals

High incomes, educated peers, transit access and an under-35 demographic.

Most Affordable Cities

The lowest cost of living across home prices, rent, services and rent burden.

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Economy

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Housing

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Demographics & Education

Most Educated Best Schools Most Graduate Degrees Youngest Cities Oldest Cities Most Veterans

Health & Safety

Safest Cities Highest Crime Healthiest Cities Lowest Smoking Best Doctor Access Best Dental Access

Climate & Air

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Quality of Life

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Geography & Infrastructure

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Lowest Rent — United States

1 Guánica zona urbana PR $300

2 Las Piedras zona urbana PR $304

3 Aguadilla zona urbana PR $336

4 Quebradillas zona urbana PR $399

5 San Germán zona urbana PR $404

6 Juana Díaz zona urbana PR $404

7 Guayama zona urbana PR $404

8 Sabana Grande zona urbana PR $425

9 Arroyo zona urbana PR $430

10 Manatí zona urbana PR $431

11 Luquillo zona urbana PR $433

12 Pinckneyville IL $440

13 Crystal City TX $445

14 Coamo zona urbana PR $447

15 Mayagüez zona urbana PR $456

16 Humacao zona urbana PR $459

17 Coco comunidad PR $463

18 Cayey zona urbana PR $464

19 Yabucoa zona urbana PR $473

20 Utuado zona urbana PR $478

21 San Sebastián zona urbana PR $478

22 San Isidro comunidad PR $482

23 Aibonito zona urbana PR $482

24 Corozal zona urbana PR $491

25 Arecibo zona urbana PR $494

26 San Antonio comunidad (Dorado Municipio) PR $499

27 Floral City FL $504

28 Ponce zona urbana PR $506

29 Río Grande zona urbana PR $508

30 Puerto Real comunidad PR $512

31 Hormigueros zona urbana PR $513

32 Grambling LA $518

33 Yauco zona urbana PR $522

34 Louisville MS $539

35 Caño Martin Peña comunidad PR $543

36 Hamilton AL $544

37 Cidra zona urbana PR $544

38 Anthony NM $550

39 Roma TX $552

40 Hamlet NC $553

41 Ironwood MI $555

42 Crowley LA $560

43 Cataño zona urbana PR $561

44 Juncos zona urbana PR $562

45 Ceiba zona urbana PR $563

46 San Lorenzo zona urbana PR $563

47 Trujillo Alto zona urbana PR $563

48 Mount Sterling KY $564

49 Basking Ridge NJ $565

50 Zuni Pueblo NM $565

51 Peñuelas zona urbana PR $580

52 Bonne Terre MO $585

53 Isabela zona urbana PR $586

54 Leitchfield KY $588

55 Monroeville AL $589

56 Roanoke AL $589

57 Trumann AR $593

58 Deming NM $596

59 Titusville PA $596

60 East St. Louis IL $597

61 San Juan zona urbana PR $598

62 Mayfield KY $598

63 Holdenville OK $599

64 Alpena MI $599

65 Kennett MO $600

66 Cabo Rojo zona urbana PR $601

67 Smithfield NC $601

68 Tallulah LA $602

69 Erwin TN $602

70 Fajardo zona urbana PR $604

71 Sabana Seca comunidad PR $605

72 Newport AR $605

73 McRae-Helena GA $606

74 Caguas zona urbana PR $613

75 Booneville MS $615

76 Johnstown PA $616

77 Greenville PA $616

78 Attalla AL $617

79 Vega Baja zona urbana PR $618

80 Hartford City IN $619

81 Williamston NC $621

82 Magnolia AR $622

83 Morrilton AR $623

84 Dillon SC $624

85 Marion SC $624

86 Sweetwater TN $625

87 Mila Doce TX $625

88 Glennville GA $626

89 Center Line MI $627

90 Gurabo zona urbana PR $627

91 Charles City IA $628

92 Penitas TX $631

93 Raceland LA $632

94 Hugo OK $634

95 Brewton AL $638

96 Glencoe AL $638

97 Corinth MS $638

98 Chester IL $642

99 Kenton OH $642

100 Oneonta AL $644

Cities with the lowest rents in United States offer affordable rental housing options for residents. Guánica zona urbana has a median rent of just $300 per month.

Low rental costs can significantly improve quality of life by leaving more disposable income for savings, healthcare, education, and recreation. These cities appeal to students, young professionals starting their careers, and retirees on fixed incomes.

Affordable rental markets often exist in cities with lower overall demand, but many are experiencing renewed interest from remote workers and companies seeking lower-cost locations for operations.

Did You Know?

1. At $300/month, renting in Guánica zona urbana costs about $10 per day.
2. Affordable rent allows residents to save more, invest more, and enjoy a higher quality of life on the same income.
3. Many low-rent cities are experiencing an influx of remote workers who discovered they can maintain their salary while dramatically reducing housing costs.

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