RANKING · 2020 CENSUS · 500 SHOWN OF 3,125
Highest median rent, US counties · 2020
US counties ranked by median gross rent (2023 ACS). San Mateo County, California leads at $2,435. 3,125 counties qualify in total. California carries 11 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?
San Mateo County, California ranks #1 with $2,435 (2020 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 counties by median gross rent?
San Mateo County, California, Santa Clara County, California, Marin County, California, Falls Church, Virginia, San Francisco County, California.
How many counties are in this ranking?
3,125 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. 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).