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Best Cities for College Grads 2026

Lilly Milman

May 18, 2026

Trying to decide where to live after graduation? In our 2026 Best Cities for College Grads list, we've identified the cities across the U.S. that offer the best balance of opportunity, affordability, and fun for recent college graduates.

Report: February 2025 Rent Trends

Lilly Milman

Mar 03, 2025

On Monday, March 3, we published our monthly National Rent Report, highlighting national rent trend data as well as rent price data by state and by city.

The Most Competitive Rental Markets Right Now

Lilly Milman

Feb 18, 2025

We calculated the most competitive rental markets in the U.S. right now, using our rental data as well as the Q4 vacancy rates released by the U.S. Census Bureau on February 5, 2025. The Hartford, CT metro area came out on top.

Report: January 2025 Rent Trends

Lilly Milman

Feb 04, 2025

On Monday, February 3, we published our monthly National Rent Report, highlighting national rent trend data as well as rent price data by state and by city.

Where to Find the Cheapest Rent in America (2025)

Claire Nicholas

Feb 03, 2025

Looking to spend less on rent? Here are 10 cities where renters can find a one-bedroom apartment below the national median rent price.

Which Apartment Amenities Impact Rent Prices Most?

ApartmentAdvisor Editorial Team

Nov 12, 2024

There are a lot of things to consider when searching for your new apartment, including which apartment amenities are most important to you. But how much will it cost to get all the extra perks on your wish list? This report shows which popular apartment amenities drive up rents the most, and by how much.

The 5 Most and Least Expensive Neighborhoods to Rent in New York City Right Now

Lilly Milman

Nov 12, 2024

In this report, we wanted to take a deeper look into which neighborhoods are driving the price hikes in New York City and which are offering renters some relief. Read on to find out the top 5 most and least expensive neighborhoods to rent in New York City right now.

The 5 Most and Least Expensive Neighborhoods to Rent in Boston Right Now

Lilly Milman

Nov 12, 2024

In this report, we wanted to take a deeper look into which neighborhoods are driving the price hikes in Greater Boston and which are offering renters some relief. Read on to find out the top 5 most and least expensive neighborhoods to rent in Boston right now.

Report: October 2024 Rent Trends

Lilly Milman

Nov 05, 2024

On Monday, November 4, we published our monthly National Rent Report, highlighting national rent trend data as well as rent price data by state and by city.

How Did Housing Costs Affect the Last Presidential Election in Boston?

Lilly Milman

Oct 29, 2024

With the 2024 American Presidential Election coming up, we wanted to look back at the last election and learn more about how Boston votes on a neighborhood level using election data from the City of Boston. Read on for our findings on the relationships between median rent prices and voter registration, voter turnout, and political party affiliation.

Report: September 2024 Rent Trends

Lilly Milman

Oct 03, 2024

On Tuesday, October 1, we published our monthly National Rent Report, highlighting national rent trend data as well as rent price data by state and by city. To create this report, we analyze rent trends in 100 major U.S. cities.

Which Neighborhoods in Boston Have the Most Rats?

Lilly Milman

Sep 17, 2024

We wanted to figure out exactly where the rodents are congregating in one of the “rattiest cities in America” — and how much they’re paying in rent. The findings may surprise you. In this report, we used 311 data to measure rat incidents per capita as well as our own rental data to find the relationship between rent prices and rat populations.

Report: August 2024 Rent Trends

Lilly Milman

Sep 05, 2024

On Tuesday, September 3, we published our monthly National Rent Report, highlighting national rent trend data as well as rent price data by state and by city. To create this report, we analyze rent trends in 100 major U.S. cities.

Why Have Less Boston Apartments Been Rented This Year?

Lilly Milman

Sep 03, 2024

There's something up with the Boston rental market. As of the end of August, a much greater number of apartments with 9/1 move-in dates were still on the market, and that’s unusual. This new reality has meant some property owners have had to adjust their price strategy or risk having a vacant apartment in September.

The Most Affordable Beachfront Cities in the U.S.

Lilly Milman

Aug 22, 2024

Wish you could live on the beach? For many, living by the waterfront feels like a dream — an expensive one at that. However, it doesn’t need to be. We decided to find out where the lowest cost cities were within 15 miles of the beach are, including oceanfront beaches and lakefront beaches.

The Most Competitive Rental Markets Right Now (Q2 2024)

Lilly Milman

Aug 08, 2024

We calculated the most competitive rental markets in the U.S. right now, using our rental data as well as the Q2 vacancy rates released by the U.S. Census Bureau on July 30, 2024. The San Jose, CA metro area came out on top.

Report: July 2024 Rent Trends

Lilly Milman

Aug 06, 2024

On Monday, August 5, we published our monthly National Rent Report, highlighting national rent trend data as well as rent price data by state and by city. To create this report, we analyze rent trends in 100 major U.S. cities.

The Most Renter-Friendly Cities in 2024

Lilly Milman

Jul 15, 2024

We wanted to figure out where the most renter-friendly cities in the U.S. are, based on a few factors like ease of renting, affordability, tenant protection laws, and quality of life.

Report: June 2024 Rent Trends

Lilly Milman

Jul 03, 2024

On Tuesday, July 3, we published our monthly National Rent Report, highlighting national rent trend data as well as rent price data by state and by city. To create this report, we analyze rent trends in 100 major U.S. cities.

Report: May 2024 Rent Trends

Lilly Milman

Jun 11, 2024

On Monday, June 3, we published our monthly National Rent Report, highlighting national rent trend data as well as rent price data by state and by city.

Dunkin’ Dense or Donut Drought? We Found the Concentration of Dunkin’ in Every Boston Neighborhood

Lilly Milman

Jun 04, 2024

Your criteria for your next apartment likely includes proximity to a grocery store, public transit, and entertainment… But what about your favorite coffee chain? Now, thanks to our new Dunkin’ Score, every apartment listing in Boston on our site will tell you just how close you’ll be to New England’s favorite cup of iced coffee.

What T Station Offers the Best Deals on Rent in Boston?

Lilly Milman

May 28, 2024

We wanted to find out how much renters are paying to live close to the train in Boston by taking a look at the median rent price of a one-bedroom apartment within a half-mile radius of each T stop. Read on for our breakdown.

REPORT: April 2024 Rent Trends

Lilly Milman

May 07, 2024

On Monday, May 6, we published our monthly National Rent Report, highlighting national rent trend data as well as rent price data by state and by city.

What States Have the Cheapest Rent? (2024)

Lilly Milman

May 02, 2024

When deciding what state to live in, it's important to factor in employment opportunities, lifestyle factors, transportation options, and of course housing prices. In this report, we cover where the cheapest states to rent in the nation are, as well as what the cheapest state in each region is.

ApartmentAdvisor Roommate Survey (2024)

Lilly Milman

Apr 24, 2024

Last year, we launched our Roommate Compatibility Quiz, which can help you determine what kind of roommate you are — and what kind your perfect roommate who would be. To learn more about common roommate habits, ApartmentAdvisor analyzed quiz answers from over 1,000 respondents since then.

6 Cities Where Monthly Housing and Transportation Costs Are $2,000 or Less

Rabekah Henderson

Mar 25, 2024

The American cities of the Sunbelt and Southeast, often touted as “affordable,” come with a hidden cost: transportation. With this in mind, we looked for US cities with combined housing and transit costs of around $2,000 or less.

Where to Get the Most Space for Your Rent Money in New York

Lilly Milman

Mar 19, 2024

We get it: Most New Yorkers didn’t choose to live in the city because of all the extra space it affords them. But what if you could move one neighborhood over and get more space for the same (or even less!) rent money? Using our neighborhood rent data, we calculated where in New York you could get the most space for your rent money.

The Most Competitive Rental Markets (Q4 2023)

Lilly Milman

Feb 08, 2024

We calculated the most competitive rental markets in the U.S. right now, using our rental data as well as the Q4 2023 vacancy rates released by the U.S. Census Bureau. The Syracuse, NY metro area came out on top.

Be My Valentine… And My Roommate? Here’s How Much You Can Save By Moving In Together.

Lilly Milman

Jan 31, 2024

Whoever said distance makes the heart grow fonder clearly never heard of rent splitting. And while cost savings alone may not be the best reason to move in with your significant other, it’s certainly an added bonus when you can save upwards of $15,000 each per year in cities like New York or San Francisco.

REPORT: 2023 Rent Trends — A Year in Review

Lena Han

Jan 09, 2024

We analyzed our rental data from the last year to identify key national and regional rent trends across 100 major cities in the US.

This Is the Most Expensive City for Renters in Each State

Lilly Milman

Jan 03, 2024

We analyzed our rental data to find out the most expensive city for renters in every state — and the results may surprise you. Do you see your city on the list?

Boston Rent Report: What Are the Hottest Neighborhoods in Boston?

Lilly Milman

Dec 18, 2023

This ApartmentAdvisor report provides an overview of where costs have increased the most across the city of Boston and where renters are most likely to get more space for their money.

REPORT: November 2023 Rent Trends

ApartmentAdvisor Editorial Team

Dec 12, 2023

On Thursday, Dec. 7, we published our November National Rent Report, highlighting national rent trend data as well as rent price data by state and by city.

During Tricky Housing Searches, Friendship Anchors International Students

Sana Khan

Nov 16, 2023

After graduation, international students often stumble into a crash course on renting. Networks help them find the housing that they need.

The 10 Cheapest Walkable Cities in the U.S.

Lilly Milman

Sep 29, 2023

In a 2023 survey conducted by the National Association of Realtors, 79% of respondents rated walkability as “very” or “somewhat” important to them and many respondents stated that they'd be willing to pay more to live in a more walkable area. However, it’s not always necessary to make that trade off. We found the most affordable walkable cities in the U.S.

Built-For-Rent Homes Are Soaring In Popularity. Are They Right for You?

Rabekah Henderson

Sep 21, 2023

Built-for-rent housing brings some much-needed relief to the housing supply, which still sits at record lows, and it offers a third option for Americans who are hesitant to buy a single-family home in the current housing market but no longer want to live in an apartment. We explain why it's exploding in popularity, and help you decide if it's right for you.

Allston Christmas — What Is It and How to Celebrate It

Megan Hennessey

Sep 01, 2023

Many leases turn over to coincide with the beginning of the academic calendar in Boston, which means in the days leading up to move-in day on 9/1, college students and post-grads alike start putting their hardly used, unwanted furniture, art, plants, and household appliances on the sidewalks. We call this holiday Allston Christmas.

How Much Space Can I Afford to Rent with My Salary?

Lilly Milman

Aug 28, 2023

We’ve made it easy to calculate how much rent you can afford to pay each month using our rent calculator (which helps you consider monthly income, as well as recurring bills like credit card and student loan payments and other monthly expenses). Now, we’re seeking to help you answer the question: How much space can I get with that number?

Best Summer Cities 2023

Lilly Milman

Jul 11, 2023

Put down your car keys, log off that travel website, and listen up: We figured out where the best U.S. cities to live in the summer are based off proximity to nature and recreational activities, weather, affordability, and more.

How Much Would It Cost to Upgrade from a Studio to a One-Bedroom Apartment?

Lilly Milman

Jul 07, 2023

If you are currently living in a studio apartment and want to upgrade to a one-bedroom unit, we outline how much more you can expect to spend in your city.

LGBTQ+ History: A Brief History of Gayborhoods in the U.S.

Lilly Milman

Jun 21, 2023

San Francisco’s Castro District, Philadelphia’s Gayborhood, and Chicago’s Northalsted district (formerly known as Boystown) are each adorned with rainbow crosswalks, flags, and signs. But these cities weren’t always so proud of the history being made there. Called “gayborhoods,” these areas have evolved greatly over the 20th and 21st centuries — from neighborhoods where LGBT+ individuals were forced to self-segregate to proud parts of a city’s history and culture.

Best Cities for Renters Right Now: Here’s Where Renters Will Have The Easiest Time Finding A Perfect Place

Lilly Milman

Jun 15, 2023

Where are the markets that present the best opportunities for renters right now? To find the best opportunity rental markets in the U.S., we analyzed 71 of the largest metropolitan areas in the country, creating an Opportunity Score for each metro area based on two factors: rental opportunity and economic opportunity.

These Are The Most Competitive Rental Markets In 2023 So Far

Lilly Milman

May 12, 2023

To find the current most competitive rental markets in the U.S, we analyzed 71 of the largest metro areas in the United States, using our rental data as well as vacancy rates from the U.S. Census Bureau.

These 10 Affordable ZIP Codes are Hottest with Movers This Year

John R. Roby

Apr 20, 2023

Wallet-conscious renters are finding deals in warm places. We found that in some of the most popular spots for recent movers — sunny Florida and Arizona dominate the list — rent prices are often below the national median.

Moving From the City to the Suburbs? Here’s How Much You Can Save in Rent

Lilly Milman

Mar 31, 2023

If you’re considering relocating from a city to its surrounding suburbs to reduce your housing costs, you’re not alone. We analyzed our rental data to break down exactly how much you can save by moving from cities like Boston, Chicago, Dallas, and more.

These Tenants Rented Apartments Sight Unseen — And They Would Do It Again

Lilly Milman

Mar 17, 2023

We spoke with four renters who moved — sometimes going as far as across the country — to apartments without ever visiting them. They are part of growing trend of young millennials and Gen Z who are becoming more comfortable with renting a property completely online, sight unseen.

Women’s History Month: 3 Types of Rentals That Revolutionized Housing for Women

Lilly Milman

Mar 09, 2023

The development of boardinghouses, apartment hotels for women, and, finally, rooming houses in the late 19th and early 20th century gave single women their first opportunity to leave their family home and begin lives of their own. We dive into this unique period in history and take a look at each of these types of rentals, and their impact on women’s housing today.

Budgeting for Rent: What Do I Need to Make to Afford Rent in My City?

Amy Mueller

Feb 01, 2023

We all want a space of our own in a city and neighborhood that fits our lifestyle, but with rent prices up in most U.S. cities year-over-year, deciding where you live will likely come down to what you can afford. We break down what you need to earn to afford a one-bedroom apartment in the U.S.'s 50 largest cities.

Are Rent Prices Cooling? New Study Shows Rent Price Cuts are on the Rise

Amy Mueller

Oct 13, 2022

Our latest study shows that landlords are increasingly cutting prices on their advertised apartment listings. Is this a signal that rent prices might finally be moderating in some cities?

What Does it Cost to Live in America’s Largest Tech Hubs?

Amy Mueller

Jun 24, 2022

Many tech companies now enable employees to work remotely, but some tech workers still want to live near the action. Find out how much it costs to rent an apartment in the largest tech hubs in the U.S..

How Much Can You Save by Living with a Roommate in Austin, TX?

Amy Mueller

May 10, 2022

How much can you save by living with a roommate in Austin, TX? Does the roommate savings differ by neighborhood? In this article, we explore how much you can save by doubling up.

Top 10 Best Foodie Cities for Renters

ApartmentAdvisor Editorial Team

Mar 01, 2022

ApartmentAdvisor announces our list of Best Foodie Cities for Renters. Spoiler alert: it's not what you’d expect.

ApartmentAdvisor Moving In Together Survey

ApartmentAdvisor Editorial Team

Feb 07, 2022

The decision to move in with your significant other is a big one. ApartmentAdvisor surveyed 1,002 unmarried people who currently live with their significant other to gain insights on successful couple cohabitation.

ApartmentAdvisor Urban Renters Survey: Pandemic Impact on City Sentiment

Covid-19 upended ‘normalcy’ in cities across the United States, prompting many urban residents to question whether city life will ever be the same. ApartmentAdvisor conducted a survey examining how urban renters are feeling about life in their cities after enduring nearly a year and a half of Covid-19 related hardships and restrictions.