Lowest median rent, US cities · 2010
US cities with the lowest median gross rent (2010 ACS). Old Bethpage, New York leads at $286. 6,624 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. Texas carries 4 of the top 25 entries. 123 cities are tied at the $2,000+ ceiling. The median across all 6,624 is $837.
Flip the list · Highest median rent, US cities →The US Census Bureau caps reported median gross rent at $2,000 for 2010. Places shown as “$2,000+” 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 DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which city has the lowest median gross rent?
Old Bethpage, New York ranks #1 with $286 (2010 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 cities by median gross rent?
Old Bethpage, New York, Headland, Alabama, Rainsville, Alabama, St. Gabriel, Louisiana, Eastman, Georgia.
How many cities are in this ranking?
6,624 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2010 Decennial Census data.
How is median gross rent measured?
Median gross rent across all renter-occupied units. Source: US Census Bureau, 2010 Decennial Census.