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Top Affordable Neighborhoods

Our expert local guides have compiled a list of the top neighborhoods in major markets that offer the perfect mix of affordability and charm to make for a perfect place to call home.

  • The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods for Renting in New York City

    The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods for Renting in New York City

    Written by Joshua Carlucci
    02/05/2025

    New York City is the city that never sleeps, but it’s also the city that’s often synonymous with sky-high rents and steep living costs. That said, if you’re like many of us at ApartmentHomeLiving.

  • A Las Vegas Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent

    A Las Vegas Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent

    Written by William Vinson
    02/05/2025

    The late, great, comedian Rodney Dangerfield once said, “When I drink I don’t know what I’m doing. I got loaded in Vegas, went out, I shot dice, I lost 1,000 bucks. I got even, though. I stole 400 Sweet ’N Lows.

  • A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Kansas City

    A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Kansas City

    Written by Amber Kanuckel
    02/04/2025

    Hello, and welcome! I’m Amber, and I’ll be your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Kansas City.

  • A Texas Local Expert’s Guide To the 10 Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in San Antonio

    A Texas Local Expert’s Guide To the 10 Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in San Antonio

    Written by Rhonda R Fletcher
    02/04/2025

    I'm Rhonda, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for San Antonio, Texas. Welcome to San Antone', the smallest big city in Texas. San Antonio has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember.

  • A Local Experts Guide to the Top 10 Budget Friendly Neighborhoods in Phoenix, AZ

    A Local Experts Guide to the Top 10 Budget Friendly Neighborhoods in Phoenix, AZ

    Written by Andrew Jollett
    01/31/2025

    I'm Andrew, your ApartmHomeLiving.com local expert for Phoenix. My earliest memories of Phoenix date back to the mid-2000s when 2 of my sisters moved there (one for work and the other for school).

  • An Orlando Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent

    An Orlando Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent

    Written by Darla Ferrara
    01/31/2025

    For many, Orlando is the place where you vacation, not live. However, this city, located in the central region of Florida, offers a vibrant tech community, plenty of outdoor activities, and some of the best schools in the country.

  • A Nashville Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent

    A Nashville Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent

    Written by Brandie Parton
    01/30/2025

    I’m Brandie, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com local expert for Nashville, Tennessee.

  • A Local Expert’s Guide To the 10 Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in St. Louis

    A Local Expert’s Guide To the 10 Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in St. Louis

    Written by Taryn Shorr-Mckee
    01/29/2025

    I’m Taryn, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com team Local Expert for St. Louis, Missouri. Nicknamed “a city of neighborhoods,” St. Louis has nearly 80 distinct communities, each with unique characteristics setting it apart from others.

  • 10 Coolest Affordable Neighborhoods in Fort Myers, FL

    10 Coolest Affordable Neighborhoods in Fort Myers, FL

    Written by Ryn Gargulinski
    01/27/2025

    I’m Ryn, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Fort Myers, Florida. My husband, two big dogs and I moved to the area in 2020.

  • A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Raleigh

    A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Raleigh

    Written by Chris Munier
    01/27/2025

    Raleigh offers not only an exciting urban environment, the centerpiece of a thriving metro area, but it’s also affordable. That is, assuming you know where to rent.

  • A Local Expert’s Guide To the 10 Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Tampa

    A Local Expert’s Guide To the 10 Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Tampa

    Written by Vickie Ferguson
    01/22/2025

    Hi, and welcome to ApartmentHomeLiving.com, we're here to provide you with all the information you need about top areas in and around Tampa that are great choices to call home.

  • An Atlanta Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in the Atlanta Area

    An Atlanta Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in the Atlanta Area

    Written by Jan Boling
    01/22/2025

    Atlanta, Georgia is a large, modern city with many neighborhoods that welcome both newcomers and natives.

  • A Portland Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent

    A Portland Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent

    Written by Chad Deitchley
    12/12/2024

    As your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Portland, Oregon, I’d like to briefly introduce myself. My name is Chad, and I come to the ApartmentHomeLiving.com team after living in Portland for decades.

  • A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Chicago

    A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Chicago

    Written by Nicole Harms
    12/11/2024

    I’m Nicole, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Chicago, IL. As a resident of the Chicago area for over 20 years, I’ve learned which neighborhoods are great and which are best avoided.

  • A San Francisco Local Expert’s Guide to the Top Budget-Friendly Bay Area Neighborhoods to Rent

    A San Francisco Local Expert’s Guide to the Top Budget-Friendly Bay Area Neighborhoods to Rent

    Written by Shannon Hilson
    12/11/2024

    If you’re anything like me, the thought of San Francisco is synonymous with concepts like creativity, character, and quirky local style.

  • The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Cincinnati, OH

    The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Cincinnati, OH

    Written by Joey Hoelscher
    12/05/2024

    Cincinnati is a unique Midwest city thanks to its riverfront downtown core, unique terrain, and a surprising amount of 1800s urban architecture not commonly seen west of the East Coast.

  • The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Boston, MA

    The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Boston, MA

    Written by Amelia Ramstead
    12/04/2024

    Boston is known for its exciting combination of early American history and modern high-tech universities and employers.

  • The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Miami, FL

    The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Miami, FL

    Written by Kelly Reising
    12/04/2024

    I’m Kelly, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com local expert from Miami, Florida. I’ve lived in Miami for a while now, and it’s truly one of the most exciting, vibrant, and beautiful places to live.

  • The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Charlotte, NC

    The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Charlotte, NC

    Written by Carrie Catalano
    11/27/2024

    I'm Carrie, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Charlotte, North Carolina. I moved to the Triangle area of North Carolina in the summer of 2024 and have been exploring the state since.

  • The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Los Angeles, CA

    The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Los Angeles, CA

    Written by Rachel Presser
    11/25/2024

    Los Angeles is a vast and vibrant city where modernity meets more than a century of fascinating history, in addition to being a global bastion for the entertainment industry and the arts.

  • The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Austin, TX

    The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Austin, TX

    Written by Raul Mercado
    11/25/2024

    I'm Raul, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com local expert for Austin, Texas.

  • A Cleveland Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent

    A Cleveland Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent

    Written by Sandy Baker
    11/19/2024

    Choosing the ideal place to call home in Cleveland may mean selecting a neighborhood that offers excellent access to the freeways or good overall schools for the kids.

  • The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Dallas, TX

    The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Dallas, TX

    Written by Tiffany Clark
    11/06/2024

    Dallas is a vibrant, dynamic city that offers no shortage of opportunities and a high quality of living for young professionals, families, and retirees.

  • The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Denver, CO

    The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Denver, CO

    Written by Marie McGinnis
    11/04/2024

    Denver is a beautiful city with ample opportunities for outdoor recreation and a wide variety of housing options. As your ApartmentHomeLiving.

  • The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Houston, TX

    The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Houston, TX

    Written by Lori Rosario
    10/31/2024

    Houston is a huge city, and it’s still growing, which makes it one of the most sought after places in the country to move.

  • The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Seattle, WA

    The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Seattle, WA

    Written by Sharon Stallings
    10/25/2024

    I'm Sharon, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Seattle, Washington. My husband, two children, and I moved to West Seattle in 1995.

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