2030’s Most Affordable U.S. Cities for Renters

In 2024, nearly half of all American renter households, more than 21 million, were officially classified as cost-burdened, meaning they spent over 30% of their income on housing. This analysis projects where that burden will be lowest over the next decade and identifies the metropolitan areas expected to offer financial relief in a nation with rising living costs. Key Findings • Most Affordable City for Renters in 2030: Based on the report’s projections, Buffalo, New York, is expected to be the most affordable U.S. metropolitan area for renters by 2030, with a projected rent-to-income ratio of 18.2%. • Geographic Center... View Article