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How Far Would $1,500 Rent Get You In U.S. Cities?

As recently revealed by the website RENTCafé, the amount of space you get for your monthly rent in the US varies hugely from city to city. No major surprise there, but which of the major US cities offer the best value for money? As this infographic shows, with a monthly budget of $1,500, the average abode in Philadelphia will offer a roomy 820 square feet - a whole 549 more than the traditionally cramped New Yorkers.

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This chart shows the average home size $1,500 would get you in major U.S. cities.

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Apartment size for 1,500 U.S. dollars monthly rent in the most affordable cities in the United States in 2025 (in square feet)
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Average apartment size in the largest cities in the United States in 2024 (in square feet)
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Annual change in average monthly apartment rent in the United States as of April 2026, by state
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Median asking monthly rent in Manhattan, New York from 2010 to 2024, by area (in U.S. dollars)
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Median monthly rent for a one-bedroom apartment in the largest cities in the United States in March 2026, by city (in U.S. dollars)
Monthly rent affordable for households in selected financial situations in the United States in 2025 (in U.S. dollars)

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