Best & Worst Places to Rent in America (2026)

Map reveals best and worst cities for renters across US

The best and worst cities for renters have been revealed, with Lincoln, Nebraska, and Scottsdale, Arizona, topping new rankings.

Hot Dallas suburb ranked 12th best U.S. city for renters in 2026

Renters looking for a place in Dallas-Fort Worth that balances affordability, convenience, and quality of life may want to start in Plano, which was just named the 12th best city to rent in America. This, according to WalletHub's newly released report, "Best & Worst Places to Rent in America."

Best & Worst Places to Rent in America (2026)

Roughly46 millionAmerican households have opted to rent rather than buy their homes because of convenience, cost or availability. But renting isn’t always a cheaper or better alternative to owning a property.

Best & Worst Places to Rent in America in 2026

Roughly 46 million American households have opted to rent rather than buy their homes because of convenience, cost or availability. But renting isn’t always a cheaper or better alternative to owning a property. The right road to take depends on a variety of factors, including an individual’s or family’s financial means and how well the local real-estate market is doing. Like home prices, rental rates can vary significantly by region, state or ci…