United States City Rankings

Top 100 cities ranked by highest rent

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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
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Best Cities for Families
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Best Cities for Young Professionals
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The lowest cost of living across home prices, rent, services and rent burden.
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Highest Rent - United States

1 Hillsborough CA $3,501
2 Rolling Hills Estates CA $3,501
3 Bainbridge OH $3,501
4 Ardsley NY $3,501
5 New Canaan CT $3,501
6 Inverness IL $3,501
7 Nocatee FL $3,501
8 Lincolnwood IL $3,501
9 Marina del Rey CA $3,501
10 Noroton CT $3,501
11 Blackhawk CA $3,501
12 Woodside CA $3,501
13 Lucas Valley-Marinwood CA $3,501
14 Kings Point NY $3,501
15 Saratoga CA $3,501
16 Minnetrista MN $3,501
17 Little Silver NJ $3,501
18 Packanack Lake NJ $3,501
19 Key Biscayne FL $3,501
20 Mountainside NJ $3,501
21 Scarsdale NY $3,501
22 Melville NY $3,501
23 Fort Hunt VA $3,501
24 Fairwood MD $3,501
25 Kensington CA $3,501
26 Upper Saddle River NJ $3,501
27 South Run VA $3,501
28 Camp Pendleton Mainside CA $3,501
29 Paradise Valley AZ $3,501
30 Cupertino CA $3,501
31 North Hills NY $3,501
32 San Marino CA $3,501
33 Daniels Farm CT $3,501
34 Englewood Cliffs NJ $3,501
35 Alamo CA $3,501
36 Old Greenwich CT $3,501
37 Hickam Housing HI $3,501
38 Dunn Loring VA $3,501
39 Southlake TX $3,501
40 Difficult Run VA $3,501
41 Foster City CA $3,501
42 Los Altos Hills CA $3,501
43 Topanga CA $3,501
44 West Point NY $3,501
45 Danville CA $3,501
46 Westlake Village CA $3,501
47 Los Altos CA $3,501
48 Malibu CA $3,501
49 Tiburon CA $3,501
50 Rossmoor CA $3,501
51 Piedmont CA $3,501
52 Rancho Palos Verdes CA $3,501
53 Jamul CA $3,501
54 Montecito CA $3,501
55 Clayton CA $3,501
56 Coto de Caza CA $3,501
57 Long Grove IL $3,501
58 Darnestown MD $3,501
59 Wolf Trap VA $3,501
60 Atherton CA $3,501
61 Wakefield VA $3,501
62 Fair Haven NJ $3,500
63 Manhattan Beach CA $3,492
64 Garden City NY $3,478
65 Corte Madera CA $3,468
66 Great Falls VA $3,463
67 Sunset Hills MO $3,454
68 Iroquois Point HI $3,423
69 Lantana TX $3,410
70 Sausalito CA $3,408
71 Millbrae CA $3,401
72 Kaneohe Base HI $3,399
73 Tehaleh WA $3,385
74 Travilah MD $3,385
75 McLean VA $3,376
76 Bronxville NY $3,355
77 Ocean Pointe HI $3,347
78 Rancho Mission Viejo CA $3,342
79 Springs NY $3,334
80 Franklin Lakes NJ $3,334
81 Rancho Murieta CA $3,333
82 Ladera Ranch CA $3,331
83 Palos Verdes Estates CA $3,331
84 Fort Salonga NY $3,330
85 Palo Alto CA $3,328
86 Woodbury NY $3,315
87 Mill Valley CA $3,313
88 Parkland FL $3,306
89 Pompton Plains NJ $3,297
90 Roseland NJ $3,293
91 Plainedge NY $3,261
92 Short Hills NJ $3,259
93 North Caldwell NJ $3,250
94 Coronado CA $3,250
95 Troy Hills NJ $3,250
96 East Honolulu HI $3,249
97 East Foothills CA $3,247
98 Old Tappan NJ $3,241
99 Mountain House CA $3,232
100 West Hempstead NY $3,228

Cities with the highest rents in United States reflect tight housing markets where demand significantly exceeds supply. Hillsborough leads with a median rent of $3,501 per month.

High rents are typically found in cities with strong economies, large populations of young professionals, and limited housing supply. These markets often have low vacancy rates and competitive rental processes.

The rent burden in these cities can be significant, with many residents spending more than 30% of their income on housing. This has fueled discussions about rent control, affordable housing development, and tenant protections in many of these communities.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Renters in Hillsborough pay $3,501/month - that's $42,012 per year on housing alone.
  • 2. The general rule of thumb is that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income - in many of these cities, average earners exceed that threshold.
  • 3. High-rent cities often have rental vacancy rates below 5%, creating intense competition for available units.

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