The 10 best and 10 worst cities for renters
WalletHub analyzed 182 U.S. cities to determine the best and worst places for renters based on affordability and quality of life. Arizona cities performed exceptionally well, while cities in the South and Midwest often ranked lower.
Why it matters
Provides actionable data for individuals making housing decisions in a volatile rental market.
Four of the 10 best cities for renters were in Arizona. Jeremy Poland/Getty Images WalletHub ranked nearly 200 cities based on rental market and quality of life. Six of the 10 best cities to rent in are in the Sun Belt. Arizona cities scored particularly high on the list. The buy vs. rent pendulum is always swinging, but some cities cater better to those already set on renting. WalletHub analyzed 182 markets based on two factors: rental market & affordability, and quality of life. Every city was graded on a 100-point scale using 21 metrics, like the share of renters and the job market. The Midwest and Sun Belt have been duking it out for the title of best region to live in in recent years, but one Sun Belt state west of the Mississippi River made the biggest splash on WalletHub's list: Arizona.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in