RANKING · 2020 CENSUS · 500 SHOWN OF 6,752
Highest median rent, US cities · 2020
US cities ranked by median gross rent (2023 ACS). Atherton, California leads at $3,501. 6,752 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. California carries 9 of the top 25 entries.
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UPDATED 2026-06-02 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which city has the highest median gross rent?
Atherton, California ranks #1 with $3,501 (2020 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 cities by median gross rent?
Atherton, California, Tehaleh, Washington, Blackhawk, California, Topanga, California, Todd Creek, Colorado.
How many cities are in this ranking?
6,752 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2020 ACS 5-year data.
How is median gross rent measured?
Median gross rent across all renter-occupied units. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020).