Highest median rent, US counties
US counties ranked by median gross rent (2024 ACS). San Mateo County, California leads at $2,922. 3,137 counties qualify in total. California carries 13 of the top 25 entries. The median across all 3,137 is $877. Biggest climber in the top 100 since 2020: Irion County, TX, up 375 places to #59.
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Frequently asked
Which county has the highest median gross rent?
San Mateo County, California ranks #1 with $2,922 (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 counties by median gross rent?
San Mateo County, California, Santa Clara County, California, Marin County, California, San Francisco County, California, Orange County, California.
How many counties are in this ranking?
3,137 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2024 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 (2024).