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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.

  • 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.

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