RANKING · 1990 CENSUS · 500 SHOWN OF 3,122
Lowest median rent, US counties · 1990
US counties with the lowest median gross rent (2023 ACS). Kalawao County, Hawaii leads at $125. 3,122 counties qualify in total. Kentucky carries 5 of the top 25 entries.
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UPDATED 2026-06-02 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which county has the lowest median gross rent?
Kalawao County, Hawaii ranks #1 with $125 (1990 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 counties by median gross rent?
Kalawao County, Hawaii, Owsley County, Kentucky, Brooks County, Texas, Corson County, South Dakota, Hancock County, Tennessee.
How many counties are in this ranking?
3,122 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. 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).