Best Rental Markets in 2026

3,302 cities ranked by cap rate. Higher cap rate = better cash flow potential. Data from HUD Fair Market Rents and Zillow home values.

By Cap RateBy Cash Flow
#CityCap RateCash FlowHome PriceRent (3BR)Verdict
1East Saint Louis, IL35.7%+$916/mo$37,755$1,400/mo🟢 STRONG
2Whitesville, WV17.0%+$558/mo$63,278$1,200/mo🟢 STRONG
3Prichard, AL16.8%+$549/mo$63,261$1,190/mo🟢 STRONG
4Hollister, NC15.7%+$686/mo$88,057$1,560/mo🟢 STRONG
5Maricopa, CA15.4%+$1,371/mo$182,261$3,170/mo🟢 STRONG
6Detroit, MI14.4%+$604/mo$89,148$1,400/mo🟢 STRONG
7Johnstown, PA14.3%+$398/mo$75,908$1,110/mo🟢 STRONG
8Dry Creek, WV14.1%+$504/mo$84,557$1,310/mo🟢 STRONG
9Ajo, AZ13.7%+$835/mo$137,703$2,150/mo🟢 STRONG
10Gary, IN13.6%+$523/mo$91,197$1,390/mo🟢 STRONG
11Flint, MI13.3%+$490/mo$85,491$1,270/mo🟢 STRONG
12Goodman, MS12.9%+$438/mo$80,972$1,200/mo🟢 STRONG
13Montgomery, WV12.4%+$393/mo$78,012$1,170/mo🟢 STRONG
14Danville, WV12.4%+$413/mo$82,321$1,380/mo🟢 STRONG
15Seth, WV12.3%+$417/mo$84,147$1,200/mo🟢 STRONG
16Bloomingrose, WV12.2%+$432/mo$89,253$1,260/mo🟢 STRONG
17Kewanee, IL12.2%+$386/mo$80,273$1,130/mo🟢 STRONG
18Kinston, NC11.8%+$452/mo$99,700$1,370/mo🟢 STRONG
19Camden, NJ11.8%+$578/mo$131,616$1,905/mo🟢 STRONG
20Cotton County, OK11.7%+$289/mo$90,899$1,100/mo🟢 STRONG
21Carlisle, SC11.6%+$445/mo$101,856$1,380/mo🟢 STRONG
22Dillonvale, OH11.4%+$363/mo$87,297$1,160/mo🟢 STRONG
23Ranger, WV11.4%+$327/mo$78,017$1,040/mo🟢 STRONG
24Winifrede, WV11.0%+$346/mo$89,867$1,160/mo🟢 STRONG
25Thebes, IL10.9%+$314/mo$106,090$1,255/mo🟢 STRONG
26Fayette County, WV10.9%+$324/mo$92,422$1,155/mo🟢 STRONG
27Decatur, IL10.8%+$370/mo$99,674$1,320/mo🟢 STRONG
28Bergholz, OH10.8%+$334/mo$91,541$1,160/mo🟢 STRONG
29Boron, CA10.8%+$615/mo$169,161$2,140/mo🟢 STRONG
30Cement, OK10.8%+$338/mo$92,165$1,170/mo🟢 STRONG
31Alexandria, LA10.7%+$378/mo$104,526$1,320/mo🟢 STRONG
32Stewart County, GA10.5%+$300/mo$88,085$1,090/mo🟢 STRONG
33Bessemer, AL10.5%-$48/mo$173,245$1,365/mo🟢 STRONG
34Youngstown, OH10.5%+$312/mo$91,257$1,130/mo🟢 STRONG
35Manchester, GA10.3%+$391/mo$120,882$1,470/mo🟢 STRONG
36Alton, IL10.2%+$380/mo$120,023$1,450/mo🟢 STRONG
37Fort Mc Coy, FL10.2%+$487/mo$154,023$1,860/mo🟢 STRONG
38Deerfield Beach, FL10.2%+$483/mo$290,202$2,975/mo🟢 STRONG
39Chapmanville, WV10.0%+$279/mo$91,294$1,090/mo🟢 STRONG
40Trotwood, OH9.9%+$248/mo$133,486$1,400/mo🟢 STRONG
41Bunkie, LA9.9%+$307/mo$104,033$1,230/mo🟢 STRONG
42Tamarac, FL9.9%+$653/mo$248,018$2,835/mo🟢 STRONG
43De Soto, IL9.9%+$342/mo$117,214$1,380/mo🟢 STRONG
44Pine Bluff, AR9.9%+$298/mo$100,577$1,180/mo🟢 STRONG
45Cut Off, LA9.8%+$335/mo$124,169$1,430/mo🟢 STRONG
46Coalinga, CA9.8%+$826/mo$293,595$3,420/mo🟢 STRONG
47Branchland, WV9.8%+$257/mo$89,593$1,050/mo🟢 STRONG
48Bradley, WV9.8%+$369/mo$127,755$1,500/mo🟢 STRONG
49Toledo, OH9.7%+$272/mo$115,657$1,260/mo🟢 STRONG
50Seligman, AZ9.7%+$423/mo$153,779$1,780/mo🟢 STRONG

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