If you've tried renting an apartment just about anywhere in the last couple of years, it may have come to your attention that IT IS VERY EXPENSIVE.
According to iProperty Management, the average rent in the United States in 2020 (the most recent year for which data is available) was $1,104. They also offer the median rent amount for each state as it's changed in the last 20 years, with adjustments for inflation.
Armed with that information, I looked at what you can get in each state with $1,000 rent (according to Zillow), and the results are pretty fascinating.
1. In Ozark, Alabama, you can get a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom 1300+ sq. ft. house with a new but modest kitchen, hardwood floors, and a fenced-in backyard.
2. In Anchorage, Alaska, you can live in a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom 625 sq. ft. apartment (on Forget Me Not Lane, very cute vibes) for $1,000 (plus electric).
3. In the lovely Tuscon, Arizona, you can rent an 812 sq. ft. 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment for $1,000. The place has in-unit laundry, a walk-in closet, and a covered parking spot.
4. If a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom house that's 1,070 sq. ft. and has a fenced-in yard sounds good to you, check out a house like this in Searcy, Arkansas.
5. In Ridgecrest, California, you can score a 2 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom apartment that's 2,958 sq. ft.
If you're dreaming of living in Los Angeles, you can get a 220 sq. ft. studio with 1 bathroom. It's minutes from downtown, but there's no kitchen or parking.
6. In Akron, Colorado, you can get a 1,080 sq. ft. 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom house with sweet built-in storage and an attached 1-car garage for $1,000.
7. Torrington, Connecticut, has this 733 sq. ft. 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment on a private street. It's $1,000, but the renter has to handle utilities.
8. Wilmington, Delaware, offers a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment on the 3rd floor of a home. The 900 sq. ft. space is available at $975 each month (plus $50 for a parking spot).
9. Looking at Orlando, Florida? There's a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 850 sq. ft. apartment for rent for $1,000.
10. In Bremen, Georgia, $1,000 will get you a 900 sq. ft. 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom attached apartment.
11. In Kihei, Hawaii, a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom 459 sq. ft. apartment. It's a rent-controlled building where water is included with rent, but the renter covers other utilities.
12. Idaho Falls, Idaho, has a 780 sq. ft. 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment for $1,000 ... but all utilities are paid to the city by the renter.
13. In East Peoria, Illinois, you can score a 1,446 sq. ft. house with 4 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.
14. You can rent a townhouse in Muncie, Indiana, for $1,000. It's a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom with hardwood floors, and a nice sized front porch.
15. Pella, Iowa, has a 905 sq. ft. house for rent with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. It comes with a nice sized, but low maintenance yard to enjoy
16. For $1,000, you can call a duplex townhouse in Manhattan, Kansas, your home. It has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and is 1,250 sq. ft.
17. Hopkinsville, Kentucky, has a 1,325 sq. ft. home for rent that has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
18. Louisiana has this beautiful 1,100 sq. ft. home in Bossier City to rent for $1K. The 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom space has a fenced-in yard, is pet friendly (which is becoming frustratingly rare), and has hardwood floors.
19. For $1,000 in Maine, you can rent a 2nd floor 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment that's 800 sq. ft. in Rumford.
20. In Baltimore, Maryland, you can get a 900 sq. ft. 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment with a bus stop outside your door.
21. You can settle down in a 2nd-floor apartment in Ware, Massachusetts, in a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment that includes a nice backyard and glorious deck.
22. Detroit, Michigan, has this sweet 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom 800 sq. ft. home for rent for $1,000. There's an in-unit washer/dryer, and it allows pets!
23. St. Paul, Minnesota, seems to be the best place for renters on a budget in the state. You can rent a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1000 sq. ft. apartment with water and garbage covered. It has all new appliances, and pets "will be considered on a case-by-case basis."
24. In Meridian, Mississippi, you can rent this lovely 3 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home 1,320 sq. ft. home that's being updated as the owner tries to rent it out. You'll enjoy some new features to the home and also get a chance to enjoy the big front and back yards.
25. St. Louis, Missouri offers this 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom home that's just under 800 sq. ft. The updated interior opens up to a big backyard.
26. In Laurel, Montana, you can get a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom triplex apartment.
27. Omaha, Nebraska has a cozy 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom home just under 800 sq. ft.
28. This Las Vegas, Nevada apartment complex has 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom 665 sq. ft units for $1,000.
29. North Haverhill, New Hampshire, has this adorable 425 sq. ft 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment, and others like it for renters to consider.
30. New Jersey's Paterson has a cozy studio apartment with 1 bathroom that's recently renovated.
31. Roswell, New Mexico has some spots for budget renters, like this 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom 1,082 sq. ft. home.
32. New York has different options depending on if you're upstate or downstate. In Rochester, New York, you can rent a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment for $1,000.
In the city, however, $1,000 looks more like renting a room, like this furnished one in Forest Hills.
33. Charlotte, North Carolina has options for renters, like this 287 sq. ft. studio that's both pet-friendly and newly renovated.
34. $1,000 will get you a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom townhouse in Grand Forks, North Dakota. The 1,008 sq. ft. duplex townhouse has a large backyard and detached garage.
35. Cambridge, Ohio, offers this 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment. The 1,350 sq. ft. home has a separate office space, laundry area, and even a game room.
36. In Guthrie, Oklahoma, there's this 950 sq. ft. 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home for rent. It's recently remodeled with hardwood floors and is move-in ready. There's a fenced-in backyard with a large yard and parking.
37. In Lebanon, Oregon, you can get a 500 sq. ft. 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment.
38. $1,000 is all that's standing between you and a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home for rent in Martinsburg, Pennsylvania. The tenant pays all utilities, but there's parking and a garage to sweeten the deal on the 1,600+ sq. ft. place.
39. Rhode Island has slim pickings for budget renters. There is this 500 sq. ft 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom home in Pawtucket.
40. For just under $1,000, you can get a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom 800 sq. ft. home for rent in Greenville, South Carolina.
41. This Letcher, South Dakota (a town of just 200 people) home is 840 sq. ft. with 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom on 3 acres. It has walk-in closets, a barn, and a mudroom with washer/dryer.
42. This 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom 800 sq. ft. apartment in Nashville, Tennessee, currently goes for $1,000.
43. Lubbock, Texas has this 1,200 sq. ft. 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home with plenty of new fixings throughout. It's in a gated community with more amenities.
44. In Provo, Utah, a studio with 1 bathroom with a fireplace and stainless-steel kitchen appliances is $1,000. There are additional fees for utilities and pets, but its still pretty solid all things considered.
45. This Windsor, Vermont home has a second-floor 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment. It has some good storage and heat, hot water, and trash/recycling is included.
46. Richmond, Virginia has a 760 sq. ft. 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom single-family home for $1,000.
47. Washington State has this lovely 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom 1,080 sq. ft. apartment for rent in Sammamish, and in exchange for this low rate, the tenant is expected to have experience with and be willing to do part-time work in leasing, managing, or maintenance.
48. This 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment in Clarksburg, West Virginia is a promising space with storage and is conveniently located.
