RANKING · 2000 CENSUS · 500 SHOWN OF 3,125
Highest median rent, US counties · 2000
US counties ranked by median gross rent (2023 ACS). Santa Clara County, California leads at $1,185. 3,125 counties qualify in total. California carries 7 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?
Santa Clara County, California ranks #1 with $1,185 (2000 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 counties by median gross rent?
Santa Clara County, California, Marin County, California, San Mateo County, California, Douglas County, Colorado, Nantucket County, Massachusetts.
How many counties are in this ranking?
3,125 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2000 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 (2000).