RANKING · 2000 CENSUS · 500 SHOWN OF 918
Lowest median rent, US metro areas · 2000
US metro areas with the lowest median gross rent (2023 ACS). Zapata, TX leads at $267. 918 metro areas qualify in total. Texas carries 6 of the top 25 entries.
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UPDATED 2026-06-02 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which metro area has the lowest median gross rent?
Zapata, TX ranks #1 with $267 (2000 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 metro areas by median gross rent?
Zapata, TX, Rio Grande City-Roma, TX, Raymondville, TX, Middlesborough, KY, Opelousas, LA.
How many metro areas are in this ranking?
918 metro areas qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2000 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 (2000).