Potential buyers that have dreams of moving to the big city, you may have noticed that living in the concrete jungle generally comes with an exceptionally high cost of living. If you are will open to moving to a large city that is not one of the nation’s most in-demand metropolises, you can still find plenty of vibrant cities with great options and low rent. Here are 5 of the counties most affordable and enjoyable cities to rent in.
Salt Lake City, UT
As of 2015, the median rent in Sault Lake City was $964/month. Salt Lake City is without a doubt one of the most breathtaking locations on this list. It is home to a plethora of outdoor places to visit, close to popular hiking locations and was an event the host of the 2002 Winter Olympics. Salt Lake City has a population of approximately 1.15 million people. Salt Lake recently ranked 5th out of 150 places to find a job and was number one for most new job opportunities, as reported by the website WalletHub.
Las Vegas, NV
As of 2015 the median rent in Las Vegas, NV was $1,007/month. Las Vegas has a population of 603,488 and is known for its nightlife and vibrancy. Though for many people tourism and gaming are the only industries, Vegas is also home to many manufacturing, mining, and aerospace outfits with significant economic impact. Las Vegas is located only a few hours away from California making it a great option for potential buyers that hope to make weekend trips or short vacations to the Golden State.
Pittsburgh, PA
As of 2015, the median rent in Pittsburgh was $756/month. Once known as the Steel City, Pittsburgh is widely known as the home of numerous champion sports franchises, including the Steelers, Penguins, and Pirates. It is also the largest city on this list with a population of about 2.62 million people. In addition to its outstanding sports teams, Pittsburgh is known for its rich history and the role that it played in the forming of the nation.
St. Louis, MO
As of 2015 the median rent in St. Louis was $839/month. To many that are unfamiliar with St. Louis has a surprising amount of culture and history within its city limits but is now considered small by city standards with a population of only 315,685. St. Louis has what many consider to be a varied economy that supports several industries including telecommunications, food manufacturing, aviation, and biotechnology.
Buffalo, NY
As of 2015 the median rent in Buffalo, New York was approximate $733/ month. The city of Buffalo, New York makes the list due to its successful sports franchises, and fantastic food. It’s also a reasonable place to live with a relatively small population of 258,703 as of mid-2016. Buffalo has several strong industries that are driving the local economy. These industries include the construction trades, light manufacturing, and service industry. The service industry is one of the most successful in the city because of Buffalo’s wonderful proximity to other world famous locations, such as Niagara Falls, New York, Toronto, and Philadelphia.