Lowest median rent, US counties
US counties with the lowest median gross rent (2024 ACS). Cottle County, Texas leads at $264. 3,137 counties qualify in total. Kentucky carries 4 of the top 25 entries. The median across all 3,137 is $877. Biggest climber in the top 100 since 2020: Elliott County, KY, up 2,048 places to #9.
Flip the list · Highest median rent, US counties →UPDATED 2026-09-11 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which county has the lowest median gross rent?
Cottle County, Texas ranks #1 with $264 (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 counties by median gross rent?
Cottle County, Texas, Issaquena County, Mississippi, Sheridan County, North Dakota, Hardin County, Illinois, Worth County, Missouri.
How many counties are in this ranking?
3,137 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. 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).