RANKING · 1990 CENSUS · 500 SHOWN OF 3,122
Highest median rent, US counties · 1990
US counties ranked by median gross rent (2023 ACS). Nantucket County, Massachusetts leads at $926. 3,122 counties qualify in total. Virginia carries 6 of the top 25 entries.
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UPDATED 2026-06-02 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which county has the highest median gross rent?
Nantucket County, Massachusetts ranks #1 with $926 (1990 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 counties by median gross rent?
Nantucket County, Massachusetts, Fairfax County, Virginia, Marin County, California, Fairfax, Virginia, Loudoun County, Virginia.
How many counties are in this ranking?
3,122 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 1990 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 (1990).