Key US city rents ranked
Average rents correct as of October 2022
With inflation running high, rents have been going up over the past couple of months. It can be tough to keep on top of what's going on and work out where you want to live!
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 $700 per month
| City | Average rent |
|---|---|
| San Antonio | $669 |
Under $800 per month
| City | Average rent |
|---|---|
| Dallas | $773 |
| Baltimore | $794 |
Under $900 per month
| City | Average rent |
|---|---|
| Raleigh | $831 |
| Houston | $838 |
| Las Vegas | $849 |
| Atlanta | $856 |
| Portland | $870 |
| Charlotte | $874 |
| Phoenix | $890 |
Under $1,000 per month
| City | Average rent |
|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $916 |
| Sacramento | $936 |
| Tampa | $939 |
| Riverside | $962 |
Under $1,100 per month
| City | Average rent |
|---|---|
| Austin | $1,046 |
| Seattle | $1,048 |
| Chicago | $1,054 |
| Denver | $1,056 |
Under $1,200 per month
| City | Average rent |
|---|---|
| Washington DC | $1,179 |
Under $1,300 per month
| City | Average rent |
|---|---|
| Miami | $1,224 |
| Boston | $1,249 |
| San Francisco/Bay Area | $1,258 |
| San Diego | $1,278 |
| Los Angeles | $1,296 |
Under $1,500 per month
| City | Average rent |
|---|---|
| New York | $1,498 |
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