The Missouri Capitol in Jefferson City
The Missouri Capitol in Jefferson City
  • Jefferson City, MO, ranks as the most affordable metro area in the US for renters.
  • The top 10 metro areas all had over 62% of renters paying under 30% of their income on rent.
  • Metro areas in Ohio, Wisconsin, and Wyoming rounded out the top five.

For the most affordable rent, Americans may need to move to cities in Missouri, Wisconsin, or Wyoming.

Jefferson City, MO, ranked as the most affordable metro area for US renters, according to data from the US Census Bureau. For the top cities, Insider analyzed the share of residents with affordable rent, meaning the percent of residents who pay less than 30% of their income on rent.