RANKING · 1990 CENSUS · 500 SHOWN OF 6,058
Lowest median rent, US cities · 1990
US cities with the lowest median gross rent (2023 ACS). Vineyard, Utah leads at $99. 6,058 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. Texas carries 13 of the top 25 entries.
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UPDATED 2026-06-02 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which city has the lowest median gross rent?
Vineyard, Utah ranks #1 with $99 (1990 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 cities by median gross rent?
Vineyard, Utah, Severance, Colorado, Ewa Villages, Hawaii, Progreso, Texas, Diboll, Texas.
How many cities are in this ranking?
6,058 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). 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).