RANKING · 2010 CENSUS · 500 SHOWN OF 6,624
Lowest median rent, US cities · 2010
US cities with the lowest median gross rent (2023 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.
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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?
Old Bethpage, New York ranks #1 with $286 (2010 American Community Survey).
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 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 (2010).