Key US city rents ranked
Average rents correct as of April 2023
What's going on in the rental market right now? If you need to move, it's important to know where you could afford to live on your budget.
So, we've put together a handy guide to average roommate rents in key US metro areas, to help you decide.
What's your budget?
Under $500 per month
| City | Average rent |
|---|---|
| Kansas City | $468 |
Under $700 per month
| City | Average rent |
|---|---|
| San Antonio | $664 |
Under $800 per month
| City | Average rent |
|---|---|
| Houston | $784 |
Under $900 per month
| City | Average rent |
|---|---|
| Dallas | $812 |
| Baltimore | $838 |
| Raleigh | $851 |
| Atlanta | $858 |
| Las Vegas | $860 |
| Philadelphia | $861 |
| Virginia Beach | $867 |
| Charlotte | $872 |
| Portland | $876 |
| Tampa | $898 |
Under $1,000 per month
| City | Average rent |
|---|---|
| Orlando | $918 |
| Phoenix | $933 |
| Austin | $938 |
| Sacramento | $965 |
| Chicago | $980 |
Under $1,100 per month
| City | Average rent |
|---|---|
| Riverside | $1,013 |
| Seattle | $1,031 |
| Denver | $1,040 |
Under $1,300 per month
| City | Average rent |
|---|---|
| Washington D.C | $1,204 |
| Boston | $1,264 |
| Miami | $1,279 |
| San Diego | $1,280 |
Under $1,400 per month
| City | Average rent |
|---|---|
| San Francisco Bay Area | $1,309 |
| Los Angeles | $1,316 |
Over $1,500 per month
| City | Average rent |
|---|---|
| New York | $1,525 |
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