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Highest Rent — United States

1 Minnetrista MN $3,501

2 Hillsborough CA $3,501

3 West Point NY $3,501

4 Fairwood MD $3,501

5 Los Altos CA $3,501

6 Ardsley NY $3,501

7 Inverness IL $3,501

8 Key Biscayne FL $3,501

9 Foster City CA $3,501

10 Kensington CA $3,501

11 Long Grove IL $3,501

12 San Marino CA $3,501

13 Saratoga CA $3,501

14 Hickam Housing HI $3,501

15 Lincolnwood IL $3,501

16 Blackhawk CA $3,501

17 New Canaan CT $3,501

18 Montecito CA $3,501

19 Coto de Caza CA $3,501

20 Piedmont CA $3,501

21 Darnestown MD $3,501

22 Malibu CA $3,501

23 Topanga CA $3,501

24 Difficult Run VA $3,501

25 North Hills NY $3,501

26 Southlake TX $3,501

27 Tiburon CA $3,501

28 Rolling Hills Estates CA $3,501

29 Paradise Valley AZ $3,501

30 Noroton CT $3,501

31 Woodside CA $3,501

32 Melville NY $3,501

33 Rossmoor CA $3,501

34 Kings Point NY $3,501

35 Alamo CA $3,501

36 Mountainside NJ $3,501

37 Wolf Trap VA $3,501

38 Rancho Palos Verdes CA $3,501

39 Scarsdale NY $3,501

40 Jamul CA $3,501

41 Clayton CA $3,501

42 South Run VA $3,501

43 Westlake Village CA $3,501

44 Lucas Valley-Marinwood CA $3,501

45 Nocatee FL $3,501

46 Little Silver NJ $3,501

47 Danville CA $3,501

48 Upper Saddle River NJ $3,501

49 Camp Pendleton Mainside CA $3,501

50 Packanack Lake NJ $3,501

51 Marina del Rey CA $3,501

52 Old Greenwich CT $3,501

53 Los Altos Hills CA $3,501

54 Atherton CA $3,501

55 Dunn Loring VA $3,501

56 Englewood Cliffs NJ $3,501

57 Daniels Farm CT $3,501

58 Cupertino CA $3,501

59 Fort Hunt VA $3,501

60 Fair Haven NJ $3,500

61 Manhattan Beach CA $3,492

62 Garden City NY $3,478

63 Corte Madera CA $3,468

64 Great Falls VA $3,463

65 Sunset Hills MO $3,454

66 Iroquois Point HI $3,423

67 Lantana TX $3,410

68 Sausalito CA $3,408

69 Millbrae CA $3,401

70 Kaneohe Base HI $3,399

71 Travilah MD $3,385

72 Tehaleh WA $3,385

73 McLean VA $3,376

74 Bronxville NY $3,355

75 Ocean Pointe HI $3,347

76 Rancho Mission Viejo CA $3,342

77 Springs NY $3,334

78 Franklin Lakes NJ $3,334

79 Rancho Murieta CA $3,333

80 Palos Verdes Estates CA $3,331

81 Ladera Ranch CA $3,331

82 Fort Salonga NY $3,330

83 Palo Alto CA $3,328

84 Mill Valley CA $3,313

85 Parkland FL $3,306

86 Pompton Plains NJ $3,297

87 Roseland NJ $3,293

88 Chevy Chase MD $3,264

89 Plainedge NY $3,261

90 Short Hills NJ $3,259

91 Coronado CA $3,250

92 Troy Hills NJ $3,250

93 North Caldwell NJ $3,250

94 East Honolulu HI $3,249

95 East Foothills CA $3,247

96 Old Tappan NJ $3,241

97 Mountain House CA $3,232

98 West Hempstead NY $3,228

99 Centerport NY $3,220

100 Fort Belvoir VA $3,212

Cities with the highest rents in United States reflect tight housing markets where demand significantly exceeds supply. Minnetrista 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 Minnetrista 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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