This border town is doing better than most parts of the U.S., due partly to economic activity generated by the U.S. Army’s nearby Fort Bliss. Real estate prices are holding strong, even as rental prices remain relatively low. Some 21.5% of renters pay more than half of their household income on rent and utilities.
Top 10 Most Affordable U.S. Cities for Renters
With home buying reaching a new low, more people are looking to rent. Even with increased demand, Harvard's Joint Center for Housing Studies found some U.S. cities that are still refreshingly rent-friendly.
8. El Paso, Texas
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Top 10 Most Affordable U.S. Cities for Renters