Lowest median rent, US cities
US cities with the lowest median gross rent (2024 ACS). Crystal City, Texas leads at $518. 6,764 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. 90 cities are tied at the $3,500+ ceiling. The median across all 6,764 is $1,365. Biggest climber in the top 100 since 2020: Estacada, OR, up 5,614 places to #74.
Flip the list · Highest median rent, US cities →The US Census Bureau caps reported median gross rent at $3,500 for 2024. Places shown as “$3,500+” exceed that ceiling by an amount the Census does not publish, so their exact values (and the order among them) cannot be distinguished.
UPDATED 2026-09-11 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which city has the lowest median gross rent?
Crystal City, Texas ranks #1 with $518 (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 cities by median gross rent?
Crystal City, Texas, Rainsville, Alabama, Wellston, Ohio, Basking Ridge, New Jersey, Glennville, Georgia.
How many cities are in this ranking?
6,764 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). 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).