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United States🌆 Cities📡 Zillow Research🕒 Updated November 3, 2026

US Metros With the Lowest Rents (2026)

As of November 3, 2026, “McAllen, TX” leads US Metros With the Lowest Rents with $1,119 / month. “Wichita, KS” is second and “Little Rock, AR” third.

🚫 No paid placement📡 Source: Zillow Research🕒 Updated November 3, 2026 ⓘ How we measure
Highlights: ⚔️ Neck and neck: Wichita, KS

Full ranking

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McAllen, TX ↗ •🏆 Leader
Typical monthly rent · 2026-09-30
$1,119 / monthMonthly rent
2
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Wichita, KS ↗ •⚔️ Neck and neck
Typical monthly rent · 2026-09-30
$1,206 / monthMonthly rent
3
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Little Rock, AR ↗ •
Typical monthly rent · 2026-09-30
$1,234 / monthMonthly rent
4
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Toledo, OH ↗ •
Typical monthly rent · 2026-09-30
$1,264 / monthMonthly rent
5
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Des Moines, IA ↗ •
Typical monthly rent · 2026-09-30
$1,280 / monthMonthly rent
6
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Akron, OH ↗ •
Typical monthly rent · 2026-09-30
$1,306 / monthMonthly rent
7
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Dayton, OH ↗ •
Typical monthly rent · 2026-09-30
$1,320 / monthMonthly rent
8
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Louisville, KY ↗ •
Typical monthly rent · 2026-09-30
$1,339 / monthMonthly rent
9
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Baton Rouge, LA ↗ •
Typical monthly rent · 2026-09-30
$1,366 / monthMonthly rent
10
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Tulsa, OK ↗ •
Typical monthly rent · 2026-09-30
$1,375 / monthMonthly rent

How this ranking works

Typical monthly asking rent among the 100 largest US metro areas.

Methodology →

SourceZillow Research
SignalMonthly rent
Last updatedNov 3, 2026, 8:01 AM UTC
Top 10Typical monthly rent, Zillow Observed Rent Index

Frequently asked questions

What is #1 in US Metros With the Lowest Rents?

As of November 3, 2026, #1 is “McAllen, TX”.

How is this ranking measured?

Typical monthly asking rent among the 100 largest US metro areas.

How often is this chart updated?

Data is re-collected automatically and every page shows its last update date.

Can a brand pay to appear in this ranking?

No. There are no paid placements and no commercial influence on rank.

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