RANKING · 2000 CENSUS · 500 SHOWN OF 3,125
Lowest median rent, US counties · 2000
US counties with the lowest median gross rent (2000 ACS). Hancock County, Tennessee leads at $206. 3,125 counties qualify in total. Texas carries 5 of the top 25 entries.
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RANKPLACESTATEPOPMEDIAN GROSS RENTVS 1990
USUnited States281,421,906$602–
UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS
Frequently asked
Which county has the lowest median gross rent?
Hancock County, Tennessee ranks #1 with $206 (2000 Decennial Census).
What are the top 5 counties by median gross rent?
Hancock County, Tennessee, King County, Texas, Zavala County, Texas, Cottle County, Texas, Issaquena County, Mississippi.
How many counties are in this ranking?
3,125 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2000 Decennial Census data.
How is median gross rent measured?
Median gross rent across all renter-occupied units. Source: US Census Bureau, 2000 Decennial Census.