Highest renter share, US cities · 2020
US cities with the highest share of renter-occupied housing units (2023 ACS). Rutgers University-Busch Campus, New Jersey leads at 100.0%. 6,811 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. California carries 5 of the top 25 entries.
UPDATED 2026-06-02 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which city has the highest renter-occupied?
Rutgers University-Busch Campus, New Jersey ranks #1 with 100.0% (2020 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 cities by renter-occupied?
Rutgers University-Busch Campus, New Jersey, Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Hickam Housing, Hawaii, Lackland AFB, Texas, Pensacola Station, Florida.
How many cities are in this ranking?
6,811 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2020 ACS 5-year data.
How is renter-occupied measured?
Share of occupied homes that are renter-occupied. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020).