Here’s What an Average Apartment Costs in 50 U.S. Cities
GOBankingRates conducted a study of what the average one-bedroom apartment costs in 50 major U.S. cities. This study looked at various factors, including the median rent for a one-bedroom apartment, the average square footage, the cost of basic monthly utilities and each city's walkability score, which is based on a scale from 0 to 100.
If you want to move to a city that's better for your budget — or maybe just to a different housing complex in your current city — you need to compare all of the apartments for rent. However, comparing the cost of apartments from city to city is a tedious process that involves tons of Google searching and number-crunching.
For this reason, GOBankingRates conducted a study of what the average one-bedroom apartment costs in 50 major U.S. cities. This study looked at various factors, including the median rent for a one-bedroom apartment, the average square footage, the cost of basic monthly utilities and each city's walkability score, which is based on a scale from 0 to 100.
In order to provide the most comprehensive apartment guide to cities across the country, GOBankingRates also identified the percentage of apartments for rent in each city that have the following amenities: dishwashers, washer-dryers, a pool, fitness center access, pet-friendly units and parking.
To better understand where your city — or soon-to-be city — ranks nationally, here are the averages for each factor from all 50 cities on the list:
Median rent for 1-bedroom apartment: $1,234.43
Square footage of 1-bedroom apartment: 678.32 square feet
Cost of basic utilities: $147.06
Walkability score: 52
Percentage of apartments for rent with a dishwasher: 68%
Percentage of apartments for rent with a washer-dryer: 39%
Percentage of apartments for rent with a pool: 61%
Percentage of apartments for rent with a fitness center: 53%
Percentage of pet-friendly apartments for rent: 26%
Percentage of apartments for rent that have parking, either covered or with a garage: 36%
Click through to see how much the average apartment costs in 50 major U.S. cities. The cities are listed in order of population from smallest to largest.
1. Newark, N.J.
Median rent for 1-bedroom apartment: $850
Average square footage of 1-bedroom apartment: 650 sq. ft.
Cost of basic monthly utilities: $146.33
Walkability score: 80
Newark ranks in the top 20 cities with the lowest median rent for a one-bedroom apartment. Getting around on foot in Newark isn't too bad either; this city is the No. 4 most walkable city.
Apartments with a dishwasher: 40%
Apartments with a washer-dryer: 25%
Apartments with a pool: 9%
Apartments with a fitness center: 23%
Apartments with parking: 34%
Pet-friendly apartments: 19%
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2. Anchorage, Alaska
Median rent for 1-bedroom apartment: $995
Average square footage of 1-bedroom apartment: 593.12 sq. ft.
Cost of basic monthly utilities: $222.92
Walkability score: 32
The median rent for Anchorage apartments is just under $1,000 per month. But apartments in Anchorage rank third highest in the cost of utilities. Unsurprisingly, Anchorage apartments for rent aren't big on pools.
Apartments with a dishwasher: 29%
Apartments with a washer-dryer: 22%
Apartments with a pool: 0%
Apartments with a fitness center: 16%
Apartments with parking: 25%
Pet-friendly apartments: 44%
3. Pittsburgh
- Median rent for 1-bedroom apartment: $1,850
- Average square footage of 1-bedroom apartment: 604 sq. ft.
- Cost of basic monthly utilities: $174
- Walkability score: 61
The average rent for Pittsburgh apartments increased by over $300 in the last seven years, from $627 in July 2009 to $958 in February 2016, according to RentJungle.com. And the most expensive apartments for rent in Pittsburgh are in Squirrel Hill North, Strip District and South Side Slopes.
- Apartments with a dishwasher: 65%
- Apartments with a washer-dryer: 33%
- Apartments with a pool: 38%
- Apartments with a fitness center: 41%
- Apartments with parking: 35%
- Pet-friendly apartments: 20%
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4. St. Louis, Mo.
- Median rent for 1-bedroom apartment: $700
- Average square footage of 1-bedroom apartment: 672 sq. ft.
- Cost of basic monthly utilities: $142.92
- Walkability score: 64
St. Louis apartments rank seventh in terms of cities with the cheapest median rent for one-bedroom apartments. Another perk of apartments in St. Louis is the high prevalence of dishwashers.
- Apartments with a dishwasher: 79%
- Apartments with a washer-dryer: 30%
- Apartments with a pool: 69%
- Apartments with a fitness center: 53%
- Apartments with parking: 25%
- Pet-friendly apartments: 24%
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5. Anaheim, Calif.
- Median rent for 1-bedroom apartment: $1,606
- Average square footage of 1-bedroom apartment: 775.64 sq. ft.
- Cost of basic monthly utilities: $127.90
- Walkability score: 53
Anaheim apartments offer low utility bills but high rents. But, many apartments for rent in Anaheim offer some great amenities, including pools.
- Apartments with a dishwasher: 68%
- Apartments with a washer-dryer: 28%
- Apartments with a pool: 82%
- Apartments with a fitness center: 57%
- Apartments with parking: 64%
- Pet-friendly apartments: 35%
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6. Honolulu
- Median rent for 1-bedroom apartment: $1,795
- Average square footage of 1-bedroom apartment: 538.50 sq. ft.
- Cost of basic monthly utilities: $228.53
- Walkability score: 63
Hawaii might have natural beauty, but Honolulu apartments have the second-highest monthly utility costs. And, the median rent for a one-bedroom apartment is high as well. Honolulu also doesn't have many pet-friendly apartments for rent.
- Apartments with a dishwasher: 40%
- Apartments with a washer-dryer: 60%
- Apartments with a pool: 60%
- Apartments with a fitness center: 80%
- Apartments with parking: 31%
- Pet-friendly apartments: 2%
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7. Tampa, Fla.
- Median rent for 1-bedroom apartment: $1,100
- Average square footage of 1-bedroom apartment: 697.56 sq. ft.
- Cost of basic utilities per month: $127.26
- Walkability score: 49
One-bedroom apartments in Tampa have a lot going for them, including above-average square footage. Plus, Tampa apartments have fairly cheap utilities.
- Apartments with a dishwasher: 84%
- Apartments with a washer-dryer: 55%
- Apartments with a pool: 92%
- Apartments with a fitness center: 84%
- Apartments with parking: 26%
- Pet-friendly apartments: 27%
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8. New Orleans
- Median rent for 1-bedroom apartment: $1,297.50
- Average square footage of 1-bedroom apartment: 695.86 sq. ft.
- Cost of basic monthly utilities: $157.99
- Walkability score: 57
One-bedroom apartments in New Orleans rank in the top 20 for highest median rent. If you're looking for cheaper apartments for rent, the least expensive neighborhoods are Little Woods, Viavant-Venetian Isles and West Lake Forest, according to Rent Jungle.
- Apartments with a dishwasher: 86%
- Apartments with a washer-dryer: 64%
- Apartments with a pool: 77%
- Apartments with a fitness center: 47%
- Apartments with parking: 20%
- Pet-friendly apartments: 39%
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9. Wichita, Kan.
- Median rent for 1-bedroom apartment: $470
- Average square footage of 1-bedroom apartment: 595.30 sq. ft.
- Cost of basic monthly utilities: $153.75
- Walkability score: 34
Wichita is the cheapest city on this list for one-bedroom apartments, with a median rent of only $470. And, a good portion of Wichita apartments for rent feature key amenities.
- Apartments with a dishwasher: 90%
- Apartments with a washer-dryer: 26%
- Apartments with a pool: 76%
- Apartments with a fitness center: 56%
- Apartments with parking: 53%
- Pet-friendly apartments: 38%
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10. Cleveland
- Median rent for 1-bedroom apartment: $525
- Average square footage of 1-bedroom apartment: 650 sq. ft.
- Cost of basic monthly utilities: $114.05
- Walkability score: 59
Cleveland ranks as the city with the second-lowest median rent of $525 for a one-bedroom apartment. And, this city has one of the cheapest monthly utilities. A high percentage of Cleveland apartments also provide dishwashers and parking.
- Apartments with a dishwasher: 72%
- Apartments with a washer-dryer: 26%
- Apartments with a pool: 45%
- Apartments with a fitness center: 47%
- Apartments with parking: 69%
- Pet-friendly apartments: 42%
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11. Minneapolis
- Median rent for 1-bedroom apartment: $1,435
- Average square footage of 1-bedroom apartment: 743.30 sq. ft.
- Cost of basic monthly utilities: $141.67
- Walkability score: 68
The median rent for Minneapolis one-bedroom apartments runs about $200 higher than the average median rent of the 50 listed cities. These Minneapolis apartments, however, have more square footage than the national average (678.32 square feet) for one-bedroom apartments.
- Apartments with a dishwasher: 71%
- Apartments with a washer-dryer: 32%
- Apartments with a pool: 46%
- Apartments with a fitness center: 55%
- Apartments with parking: 53%
- Pet-friendly apartments: 37%
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12. Miami
- Median rent for 1-bedroom apartment: $2,000
- Average square footage of 1-bedroom apartment: 773.04 sq. ft.
- Cost of basic monthly utilities: $140.16
- Walkability score: 78
Miami is the seventh-most expensive city for one-bedroom apartments. But, the average square footage of a one-bedroom Miami apartment is above the national average, and there is a high percentage of apartments for rent in Miami that come with pools. However, there aren't that many apartments in Miami that allow pets.
- Apartments with a dishwasher: 69%
- Apartments with a washer-dryer: 58%
- Apartments with a pool: 80%
- Apartments with a fitness center: 67%
- Apartments with parking: 18%
- Pet-friendly apartments: 4%
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13. Colorado Springs, Colo.
- Median rent for 1-bedroom apartment: $750
- Average square footage of 1-bedroom apartment: 611.11 sq. ft.
- Cost of basic monthly utilities: $176.65
- Walkability score: 35
One-bedroom apartments in Colorado Springs are among the cheapest on the list. If you're looking for the most affordable apartments for rent in Colorado Springs, search for spaces available in the cheapest areas, such as Southeast Colorado Springs, East Colorado Springs and Northeast Colorado Springs, advises Rent Jungle.
- Apartments with a dishwasher: 61%
- Apartments with a washer-dryer: 36%
- Apartments with a pool: 71%
- Apartments with a fitness center: 57%
- Apartments with parking: 39%
- Pet-friendly apartments: 14%
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14. Omaha, Neb.
- Median rent for 1-bedroom apartment: $759
- Average square footage of 1-bedroom apartment: 743.81 sq. ft.
- Cost of basic monthly utilities: $124.17
- Walkability score: 45
The median rent for one-bedroom Omaha apartments is cheaper than the national average. Meanwhile, the average square footage of one-bedroom apartments in Omaha is higher than the national average.
- Apartments with a dishwasher: 79%
- Apartments with a washer-dryer: 48%
- Apartments with a pool: 58%
- Apartments with a fitness center: 52%
- Apartments with parking: 67%
- Pet-friendly apartments: 44%
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15. Virginia Beach, Va.
- Median rent for 1-bedroom apartment: $975
- Average square footage of 1-bedroom apartment: 759.87 sq. ft.
- Cost of basic monthly utilities: $130.58
- Walkability score: 33
One-bedroom apartments in Virginia Beach have a median rent that is lower than the national average. In addition to being affordable, Virginia Beach apartments tend to be on the bigger side, ranking in the top 10 for one-bedroom apartments with the most square footage.
- Apartments with a dishwasher: 78%
- Apartments with a washer-dryer: 52%
- Apartments with a pool: 63%
- Apartments with a fitness center: 48%
- Apartments with parking: 25%
- Pet-friendly apartments: 29%
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16. Atlanta
- Median rent for 1-bedroom apartment: $1,387
- Average square footage of 1-bedroom apartment: 778.88 sq. ft.
- Cost of basic monthly utilities: $163.20
- Walkability score: 48
One-bedroom apartments in Atlanta have a higher median rent than the national average, but they tend to be pretty big — compared with apartments in other cities on this list. There is also a high percentage of apartments in Atlanta that include dishwashers, pools and a fitness center.
- Apartments with a dishwasher: 76%
- Apartments with a washer-dryer: 35%
- Apartments with a pool: 86%
- Apartments with a fitness center: 78%
- Apartments with parking: 38%
- Pet-friendly apartments: 25%
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17. Kansas City, Mo.
- Median rent for 1-bedroom apartment: $795
- Average square footage of 1-bedroom apartment: 674.55 sq. ft.
- Cost of basic monthly utilities: $189.08
- Walkability score: 34
The median rent for one-bedroom apartments in Kansas City is lower than the national average, ranking in the top 20 of cities with the cheapest median rent for one-bedroom apartments. Unfortunately, the cost of utilities for Kansas City apartments runs high at $189.08 per month, behind only Detroit, Honolulu and Anchorage.
- Apartments with a dishwasher: 80%
- Apartments with a washer-dryer: 38%
- Apartments with a pool: 74%
- Apartments with a fitness center: 61%
- Apartments with parking: 36%
- Pet-friendly apartments: 22%
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18. Sacramento, Calif.
- Median rent for 1-bedroom apartment: $995
- Average square footage of 1-bedroom apartment: 656.41 sq. ft.
- Cost of basic monthly utilities: $152.76
- Walkability score: 46
If you're looking for cheap apartments in Sacramento, the least expensive neighborhoods are Noralto, Erikson Industrial Park and Old North Sacramento, according to Rent Jungle. Overall, a high percentage of apartments for rent in Sacramento have pools and dishwashers:
- Apartments with a dishwasher: 86%
- Apartments with a washer-dryer: 50%
- Apartments with a pool: 84%
- Apartments with a fitness center: 55%
- Apartments with parking: 55%
- Pet-friendly apartments: 28%
19. Tucson, Ariz.
Median rent for 1-bedroom apartment: $559.50
Average square footage of 1-bedroom apartment: 586.19 sq. ft.
Cost of basic monthly utilities: $134.16
Walkability score: 41
One-bedroom apartments in Tucson are cheap to rent — this city has the fourth-lowest median rent on the list at only $559.50 a month. However, one-bedroom Tucson apartments don't offer much square footage.
Apartments with a dishwasher: 83%
Apartments with a washer-dryer: 38%
Apartments with a pool: 89%
Apartments with a fitness center: 63%
Apartments with parking: 40%
Pet-friendly apartments: 16%
20. Albuquerque, N.M.
- Median rent for 1-bedroom apartment: $715
- Average square footage of 1-bedroom apartment: 602.92 sq. ft.
- Cost of basic monthly utilities: $166.08
- Walkability score: 42
Similar to Tucson, Albuquerque one-bedroom apartments have a low median rent and less square footage than the national average. There is a high percentage of apartments in Albuquerque that boast pools and dishwashers, too.
- Apartments with a dishwasher: 75%
- Apartments with a washer-dryer: 45%
- Apartments with a pool: 84%
- Apartments with a fitness center: 70%
- Apartments with parking: 47%
- Pet-friendly apartments: 25%
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21. Milwaukee
- Median rent for 1-bedroom apartment: $750
- Average square footage of 1-bedroom apartment: 495.28 sq. ft.
- Cost of basic monthly utilities: $122.69
- Walkability score: 61
Milwaukee apartments with single bedrooms have relatively cheap rents compared to the national median average. However, one-bedroom apartments in Milwaukee rank low when it comes to apartment square footage, with the average slightly below 500 square feet.
- Apartments with a dishwasher: 73%
- Apartments with a washer-dryer: 52%
- Apartments with a pool: 27%
- Apartments with a fitness center: 46%
- Apartments with parking: 49%
- Pet-friendly apartments: 29%
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22. Louisville, Ky.
- Median rent for 1-bedroom apartment: $750
- Average square footage of 1-bedroom apartment: 806.62 sq. ft.
- Cost of basic monthly utilities: $118.10
- Walkability score: 33
Louisville apartments topped the list in terms of size, offering an average of 806.62 square feet for one-bedroom apartments. Louisville also topped the list with the highest percentage of pet-friendly apartments: 51 percent of apartments for rent allow pets.
- Apartments with a dishwasher: 85%
- Apartments with a washer-dryer: 21%
- Apartments with a pool: 49%
- Apartments with a fitness center: 35%
- Apartments with parking: 29%
- Pet-friendly apartments: 51%
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23. Las Vegas
- Median rent for 1-bedroom apartment: $875
- Average square footage of 1-bedroom apartment: 721.88 sq. ft.
- Cost of basic monthly utilities: $181.24
- Walkability score: 40
One-bedroom apartments in Las Vegas offer above-average square footage and relatively cheap rent. There is also a high percentage of Las Vegas apartments for rent that include a pool.
- Apartments with a dishwasher: 87%
- Apartments with a washer-dryer: 72%
- Apartments with a pool: 95%
- Apartments with a fitness center: 83%
- Apartments with parking: 49%
- Pet-friendly apartments: 22%
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24. Portland, Ore.
- Median rent for 1-bedroom apartment: $1,095
- Average square footage of 1-bedroom apartment: 460.75 sq. ft.
- Cost of basic monthly utilities: $123.17
- Walkability score: 64
The median rent for one-bedroom Portland apartments is just under the national average, as is the cost of basic utilities. But, one-bedroom apartments in Portland ranked the worst for square footage.
- Apartments with a dishwasher: 79%
- Apartments with a washer-dryer: 67%
- Apartments with a pool: 55%
- Apartments with a fitness center: 68%
- Apartments with parking: 49%
- Pet-friendly apartments: 16%
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25. Oklahoma City
- Median rent for 1-bedroom apartment: $650
- Average square footage of 1-bedroom apartment: 653.81 sq. ft.
- Cost of basic monthly utilities: $163.42
- Walkability score: 32
One-bedroom Oklahoma City apartments are among the cheapest in terms of median rent — but the cost of utilities is on the higher side. A high percentage of apartments in Oklahoma City that are for rent offer dishwashers and pools.
- Apartments with a dishwasher: 88%
- Apartments with a washer-dryer: 42%
- Apartments with a pool: 87%
- Apartments with a fitness center: 49%
- Apartments with parking: 34%
- Pet-friendly apartments: 19%
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26. Baltimore
- Median rent for 1-bedroom apartment: $1,175
- Average square footage of 1-bedroom apartment: 599 sq. ft.
- Cost of basic monthly utilities: $138.55
- Walkability score: 69
The median rent for one-bedroom apartments in Baltimore falls just below the national average. However, one-bedroom Baltimore apartments skimp on space, ranking in the bottom 10 for square footage.
- Apartments with a dishwasher: 53%
- Apartments with a washer-dryer: 46%
- Apartments with a pool: 47%
- Apartments with a fitness center: 41%
- Apartments with parking: 19%
- Pet-friendly apartments: 42%
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27. Nashville, Tenn.
- Median rent for 1-bedroom apartment: $1,395
- Average square footage of 1-bedroom apartment: 736.17 sq. ft.
- Cost of basic monthly utilities: $129.63
- Walkability score: 28
The median rent for one-bedroom Nashville apartments is higher than the national average. But according to Rent Jungle, you can find cheaper apartments for rent nearby in Glencliff, Hermitage Hills and Nashboro Village.
- Apartments with a dishwasher: 91%
- Apartments with a washer-dryer: 40%
- Apartments with a pool: 85%
- Apartments with a fitness center: 74%
- Apartments with parking: 31%
- Pet-friendly apartments: 40%
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28. Boston
- Median rent for 1-bedroom apartment: $2,025
- Average square footage of 1-bedroom apartment: 558.62 sq. ft.
- Cost of basic monthly utilities: $145.69
- Walkability score: 81
One-bedroom Boston apartments are the fifth most expensive by median rent and offer below-average square footage. Apartments for rent in Boston also don't score highly when it comes to amenities — especially when it comes to parking and pet friendliness.
- Apartments with a dishwasher: 26%
- Apartments with a washer-dryer: 16%
- Apartments with a pool: 18%
- Apartments with a fitness center: 22%
- Apartments with parking: 9%
- Pet-friendly apartments: 5%
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29. Memphis, Tenn.
- Median rent for 1-bedroom apartment: $835
- Average square footage of 1-bedroom apartment: 744.85 sq. ft.
- Cost of basic monthly utilities: $118.94
- Walkability score: 36
Memphis apartments are affordable, spacious and have some of the lowest monthly utilities of the 50 cities on the list. Plus, a high percentage of apartments in Memphis include dishwashers, a pool and a fitness center.
- Apartments with a dishwasher: 81%
- Apartments with a washer-dryer: 46%
- Apartments with a pool: 75%
- Apartments with a fitness center: 65%
- Apartments with parking: 24%
- Pet-friendly apartments: 20%
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30. Washington, DC
- Median rent for 1-bedroom apartment: $2,172
- Average square footage of 1-bedroom apartment: 699.49 sq. ft.
- Cost of basic monthly utilities: $137.88
- Walkability score: 77
One-bedroom Washington, DC, apartments are on the expensive side, with the city's median rent ranking as the fourth highest on this list. There are some apartments in Washington, DC, however, that offer key amenities and features.
- Apartments with a dishwasher: 48%
- Apartments with a washer-dryer: 39%
- Apartments with a pool: 43%
- Apartments with a fitness center: 43%
- Apartments with parking: 30%
- Pet-friendly apartments: 34%
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31. Denver
- Median rent for 1-bedroom apartment: $1,435.50
- Average square footage of 1-bedroom apartment: 713.92 sq. ft.
- Cost of basic monthly utilities: $129.82
- Walkability score: 60
The median rent for one-bedroom apartments in Denver is above the national average. But, the cost of basic utilities is cheaper in Denver than in most cities on the list. And, you can find more affordable apartments in the following Denver neighborhoods: Capitol Hill, Alamo Placita and Southwestern Denver, according to Rent Jungle.
- Apartments with a dishwasher: 76%
- Apartments with a washer-dryer: 61%
- Apartments with a pool: 77%
- Apartments with a fitness center: 78%
- Apartments with parking: 43%
- Pet-friendly apartments: 24%
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32. Seattle
- Median rent for 1-bedroom apartment: $1,795
- Average square footage of 1-bedroom apartment: 655.86 sq. ft.
- Cost of basic monthly utilities: $143.41
- Walkability score: 73
The median rent for one-bedroom Seattle apartments is about $500 over the national average. To save money on housing in Seattle, Rent Jungle advises you stay away from apartments for rent in Phinney Ridge, Eastlake and Green Lake. Instead, look at apartments in Olympic Hills, Seward Park and Bitter Lake.
- Apartments with a dishwasher: 42%
- Apartments with a washer-dryer: 43%
- Apartments with a pool: 27%
- Apartments with a fitness center: 42%
- Apartments with parking: 36%
- Pet-friendly apartments: 27%
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33. El Paso, Texas
- Median rent for 1-bedroom apartment: $599.50
- Average square footage of 1-bedroom apartment: 612.33 sq. ft.
- Cost of basic monthly utilities: $135.04
- Walkability score: 40
El Paso apartments are on the cheaper side, coming in as the fifth cheapest on this list in terms of median rent for one-bedroom units. Although apartments in El Paso provide below-average square footage, a high percentage of apartments for rent offer dishwashers and pools:
- Apartments with a dishwasher: 89%
- Apartments with a washer-dryer: 19%
- Apartments with a pool: 86%
- Apartments with a fitness center: 49%
- Apartments with parking: 37%
- Pet-friendly apartments: 19%
34. Detroit
- Median rent for 1-bedroom apartment: $550
- Average square footage of 1-bedroom apartment: 640.35 sq. ft.
- Cost of basic monthly utilities: $259.92
- Walkability score: 55
Apartments in Detroit can help you save money on housing, since the city has the third-cheapest median rent for one-bedroom apartments on this list. However, Detroit apartments have the costliest basic utilities.
- Apartments with a dishwasher: 78%
- Apartments with a washer-dryer: 31%
- Apartments with a pool: 62%
- Apartments with a fitness center: 32%
- Apartments with parking: 37%
- Pet-friendly apartments: 32%
34. Detroit
Median rent for 1-bedroom apartment: $550
Average square footage of 1-bedroom apartment: 640.35 sq. ft.
Cost of basic monthly utilities: $259.92
Walkability score: 55
Apartments in Detroit can help you save money on housing, since the city has the third-cheapest median rent for one-bedroom apartments on this list. However, Detroit apartments have the costliest basic utilities.
Apartments with a dishwasher: 78%
Apartments with a washer-dryer: 31%
Apartments with a pool: 62%
Apartments with a fitness center: 32%
Apartments with parking: 37%
Pet-friendly apartments: 32%
35. Charlotte, N.C.
Median rent for 1-bedroom apartment: $1,265
Average square footage of 1-bedroom apartment: 752.67 sq. ft.
Cost of basic monthly utilities: $125.89
Walkability score: 26
One-bedroom Charlotte apartments have a median rent that is slightly above the national average. However, one-bedroom apartments in Charlotte provide a lot of square footage.
Apartments with a dishwasher: 90%
Apartments with a washer-dryer: 48%
Apartments with a pool: 89%
Apartments with a fitness center: 76%
Apartments with parking: 26%
Pet-friendly apartments: 28%
36. Columbus, Ohio
- Median rent for 1-bedroom apartment: $750
- Average square footage of 1-bedroom apartment: 656.91 sq. ft.
- Cost of basic monthly utilities: $154.55
- Walkability score: 40
The median rent for one-bedroom Columbus apartments is lower than the national average. And, you'll likely find a good number of apartments in Columbus that come with a dishwasher and a pool.
- Apartments with a dishwasher: 80%
- Apartments with a washer-dryer: 39%
- Apartments with a pool: 70%
- Apartments with a fitness center: 52%
- Apartments with parking: 40%
- Pet-friendly apartments: 40%
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7. Indianapolis
- Median rent for 1-bedroom apartment: $732
- Average square footage of 1-bedroom apartment: 717.53 sq. ft.
- Cost of basic monthly utilities: $141.59
- Walkability score: 29
Indianapolis apartments are the ninth cheapest on this list in median rent. And, a high percentage of apartments for rent in Indianapolis have dishwashers, pools, fitness centers and parking.
- Apartments with a dishwasher: 83%
- Apartments with a washer-dryer: 45%
- Apartments with a pool: 74%
- Apartments with a fitness center: 64%
- Apartments with parking: 50%
- Pet-friendly apartments: 28%
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38. San Francisco
- Median rent for 1-bedroom apartment: $3,600
- Average square footage of 1-bedroom apartment: 716.01 sq. ft.
- Cost of basic monthly utilities: $113.15
- Walkability score: 86
Since it's one of the worst cities for saving money, it shouldn't come as a surprise that one-bedroom San Francisco apartments are the most expensive on this list, costing over $1,000 more than the second-most expensive city, San Jose. Plus, apartments for rent in San Francisco lack in some amenities.
To find cheap apartments in San Francisco, try the Bayview, Visitacion Valley and the Excelsior District, advises Rent Jungle.
- Apartments with a dishwasher: 6 percent
- Apartments with a washer-dryer: 5 percent
- Apartments with a pool: 4 percent
- Apartments with a fitness center: 8 percent
- Apartments with parking: 13 percent
- Pet-friendly apartments: 4 percent
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39. Jacksonville, Fla.
- Median rent for 1-bedroom apartment: $895.50
- Average square footage of 1-bedroom apartment: 789.01 sq. ft.
- Cost of basic monthly utilities: $158.28
- Walkability score: 26
The typical one-bedroom Jacksonville apartment is spacious. In fact, this city ranks second on this list in that regard. A high percentage of apartments in Jacksonville also have dishwashers, pools and fitness centers.
- Apartments with a dishwasher: 86%
- Apartments with a washer-dryer: 47%
- Apartments with a pool: 88%
- Apartments with a fitness center: 70%
- Apartments with parking: 24%
- Pet-friendly apartments: 20%
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40. Austin, Texas
- Median rent for 1-bedroom apartment: $1,100
- Average square footage of 1-bedroom apartment: 657.28 sq. ft.
- Cost of basic monthly utilities: $144.30
- Walkability score: 39
One-bedroom Austin apartments put up average numbers when it comes to median rent, square footage and the cost of utilities. Austin apartments for rent put up above-average numbers, however, when it comes to the key amenities.
- Apartments with a dishwasher: 79%
- Apartments with a washer-dryer: 45%
- Apartments with a pool: 86%
- Apartments with a fitness center: 75%
- Apartments with parking: 41%
- Pet-friendly apartments: 29%
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41. San Jose, Calif.
- Median rent for 1-bedroom apartment: $2,536
- Average square footage of 1-bedroom apartment: 748.86 sq. ft.
- Cost of basic monthly utilities: $135
- Walkability score: 50
San Jose might be one of the best cities for high-paying jobs, but apartments in San Jose are the second most expensive in terms of median rent for one-bedroom units. And for all that money, there isn't a high percentage of San Jose apartments for rent that offer important amenities.
- Apartments with a dishwasher: 24%
- Apartments with a washer-dryer: 17%
- Apartments with a pool: 28%
- Apartments with a fitness center: 25%
- Apartments with parking: 24%
- Pet-friendly apartments: 12%
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42. Dallas
- Median rent for 1-bedroom apartment: $1,271
- Average square footage of 1-bedroom apartment: 771.43 sq. ft.
- Cost of basic monthly utilities: $142.07
- Walkability score: 45
The median rent for one-bedroom apartments in Dallas is right around the national average, as is the cost of utilities for Dallas apartments. But, the average Dallas apartment is quite large — in comparison to other cities on this list.
- Apartments with a dishwasher: 74%
- Apartments with a washer-dryer: 34%
- Apartments with a pool: 85%
- Apartments with a fitness center: 69%
- Apartments with parking: 43%
- Pet-friendly apartments: 39%
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43. San Diego
- Median rent for 1-bedroom apartment: $1,760
- Average square footage of 1-bedroom apartment: 700.96 sq. ft.
- Cost of basic monthly utilities: $109.04
- Walkability score: 50
If you want the cheapest utility costs, San Diego apartments have the lowest basic expenses per month at $109.04, well below the $147.06 average. There is also a high percentage of apartments for rent in San Diego that include dishwashers and pools.
- Apartments with a dishwasher: 77%
- Apartments with a washer-dryer: 43%
- Apartments with a pool: 83%
- Apartments with a fitness center: 55%
- Apartments with parking: 56%
- Pet-friendly apartments: 22%
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44. San Antonio
- Median rent for 1-bedroom apartment: $830
- Average square footage of 1-bedroom apartment: 637.29 sq. ft.
- Cost of basic monthly utilities: $135.44
- Walkability score: 36
One-bedroom apartments in San Antonio have a lower median rent than the national average. And, San Antonio apartments for rent score high on key amenities — especially on pools and dishwashers.
- Apartments with a dishwasher: 89%
- Apartments with a washer-dryer: 34%
- Apartments with a pool: 93%
- Apartments with a fitness center: 70%
- Apartments with parking: 41%
- Pet-friendly apartments: 31%
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45. Phoenix
- Median rent for 1-bedroom apartment: $909
- Average square footage of 1-bedroom apartment: 706.13 sq. ft.
- Cost of basic monthly utilities: $180.48
- Walkability score: 40
The average rent for one-bedroom apartments in Phoenix has gone up by over $300 over the last six years, from February 2010 to February 2016, reports Rent Jungle. Still, the median rent for one-bedroom apartments is cheaper than the national average. And, a large portion of Phoenix apartments for rent have dishwashers, pools, washer-dryers and fitness centers.
- Apartments with a dishwasher: 90%
- Apartments with a washer-dryer: 70%
- Apartments with a pool: 95%
- Apartments with a fitness center: 77%
- Apartments with parking: 53%
- Pet-friendly apartments: 31%
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46. Philadelphia
- Median rent for 1-bedroom apartment: $1,295
- Average square footage of 1-bedroom apartment: 644.86 sq. ft.
- Cost of basic monthly utilities: $146.08
- Walkability score: 78
The median rent for one-bedroom Philadelphia apartments runs a bit higher than the national average of $1,234.43. Also, the average square footage of one-bedroom apartments in Philadelphia is smaller than the national average of 678.32 square feet.
- Apartments with a dishwasher: 72%
- Apartments with a washer-dryer: 41%
- Apartments with a pool: 42%
- Apartments with a fitness center: 44%
- Apartments with parking: 15%
- Pet-friendly apartments: 30%
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47. Houston
- Median rent for 1-bedroom apartment: $1,308
- Average square footage of 1-bedroom apartment: 777.62 sq. ft.
- Cost of basic monthly utilities: $130.92
- Walkability score: 48
One-bedroom apartments in Houston offer some of the largest square footage, ranking fourth behind Louisville, Jacksonville and Atlanta. Apartments in Houston have cheaper utilities than the national average of $147.06.
- Apartments with a dishwasher: 79%
- Apartments with a washer-dryer: 53%
- Apartments with a pool: 89%
- Apartments with a fitness center: 69%
- Apartments with parking: 50%
- Pet-friendly apartments: 39%
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48. Chicago
- Median rent for 1-bedroom apartment: $1,595
- Average square footage of 1-bedroom apartment: 683.71 sq. ft.
- Cost of basic monthly utilities: $118.48
- Walkability score: 78
One-bedroom apartments in Chicago have a high median rent and only average square footage. However, you could save on basic utilities because apartments in Chicago have the fifth-cheapest monthly utilities cost out of the 50 cities. However, a low percentage of apartments for rent in Chicago offer key amenities.
- Apartments with a dishwasher: 16%
- Apartments with a washer-dryer: 6%
- Apartments with a pool: 5%
- Apartments with a fitness center: 11%
- Apartments with parking: 9%
- Pet-friendly apartments: 6%
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49. Los Angeles
- Median rent for 1-bedroom apartment: $2,014
- Average square footage of 1-bedroom apartment: 704.68 sq. ft.
- Cost of basic monthly utilities: $128.82
- Walkability score: 66
With a median rent of $2,014, one-bedroom Los Angeles apartments are among the most expensive of the 50 U.S. cities. And for all that money, there is a small percentage of apartments for rent in LA that offer popular amenities.
To find cheap LA apartments for rent, try the following areas: Boyle Heights, Lincoln Heights and Southeast Los Angeles, according to Rent Jungle.
- Apartments with a dishwasher: 22%
- Apartments with a washer-dryer: 11%
- Apartments with a pool: 25%
- Apartments with a fitness center: 21%
- Apartments with parking: 21%
- Pet-friendly apartments: 10%
50. New York
Median rent for 1-bedroom apartment: $2,200
Average square footage of 1-bedroom apartment: 750 sq. ft.
Cost of basic monthly utilities: $127.21
Walkability score: 89
New York apartments, generally, are expensive — even one-bedroom apartments. The median rent of $2,200 makes New York the third-most expensive city by this metric. However, you might find affordable apartments in New York in cheaper areas such as Williams Bridge, reports Rent Jungle.
Although the Big Apple is the most walkable city, apartments in New York tend to skimp on amenities — especially when it comes to pools, pets and parking.
Apartments with a dishwasher: 15%
Apartments with a washer-dryer: 8%
Apartments with a pool: 4%
Apartments with a fitness center: 9%
Apartments with parking: 5%
Pet-friendly apartments: 1%
Apartment Guide: Costs and Amenities in 50 U.S. Cities at a Glance
Here are the 50 major U.S. cities surveyed by GOBankingRates. The chart compares the median rents of one-bedroom apartments, the average square footage of one-bedroom apartments, the monthly cost of basic utilities, the city's walkability scores and the percentages of apartments for rent with amenities such as dishwashers, washer-dryers, pools, fitness center access, allowance of pets and parking. The cities are listed in order of population from smallest to largest.
Take a look at this apartment guide to see what your city, or possibly the city you're looking to move to, has to offer — and at what cost.
Methodology: GOBankingRates surveyed apartment costs and features in 50 major U.S. cities. This apartment study included the following factors for a one-bedroom apartment: (1) median rent, sourced from Zillow's March 2016 rental index; (2) average square footage, calculated by dividing the apartment median rent by the median rent per square foot, sourced from Zillow's March 2016 rental index; (3) cost of basic utilities, sourced from Numbeo on May 5, 2016; (4) walkability score, sourced from walkscore.com; (5) percentage of apartments with amenities, including dishwasher, washer-dryer unit, pool, fitness center access, pet allowance and parking, sourced from Apartmentguide.com and Rent.com.
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