RANKING · 2010 CENSUS · 500 SHOWN OF 3,130
Lowest median rent, US counties · 2010
US counties with the lowest median gross rent (2023 ACS). McPherson County, South Dakota leads at $236. 3,130 counties qualify in total. North Dakota 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 county has the lowest median gross rent?
McPherson County, South Dakota ranks #1 with $236 (2010 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 counties by median gross rent?
McPherson County, South Dakota, Worth County, Missouri, Kalawao County, Hawaii, Wolfe County, Kentucky, Cottle County, Texas.
How many counties are in this ranking?
3,130 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. 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).