2025’s Best & Worst Places to Rent in America Identified by WalletHub Study

With rental prices increasing by 5.1% year-over-year, WalletHub's study on 2025’s Best & Worst Places to Rent in America offers crucial insights for prospective renters. The study evaluated over 180 U.S. cities using 21 indicators, including rental affordability, cost of living, and job availability. Overland Park, KS, leads as the best city for renters, while Memphis, TN, ranks as the worst. Notably, Bismarck, ND, boasts the highest rental affordability, contrasting sharply with Hialeah, FL, which has the lowest. The findings also reveal significant disparities in rental vacancy rates and the share of renter-occupied housing units across cities, providing a comprehensive guide for those looking to rent in the near future.