Best Cash Flow Markets in 2026

3,302 cities ranked by estimated monthly cash flow. Standard assumptions: 20% down, 7% rate, 30yr fixed.

By Cap RateBy Cash Flow
#CityCap RateCash FlowHome PriceRent (3BR)Verdict
1Maricopa, CA15.4%+$1,371/mo$182,261$3,170/mo🟢 STRONG
2East Saint Louis, IL35.7%+$916/mo$37,755$1,400/mo🟢 STRONG
3Ajo, AZ13.7%+$835/mo$137,703$2,150/mo🟢 STRONG
4Lake Peekskill, NY8.8%+$829/mo$418,397$4,450/mo🟢 STRONG
5Coalinga, CA9.8%+$826/mo$293,595$3,420/mo🟢 STRONG
6Middletown, CA9.0%+$711/mo$320,303$3,500/mo🟢 STRONG
7Hollister, NC15.7%+$686/mo$88,057$1,560/mo🟢 STRONG
8New Cuyama, CA9.2%+$675/mo$285,632$3,170/mo🟢 STRONG
9Tamarac, FL9.9%+$653/mo$248,018$2,835/mo🟢 STRONG
10Boron, CA10.8%+$615/mo$169,161$2,140/mo🟢 STRONG
11Sunrise, FL9.1%+$608/mo$315,478$3,335/mo🟢 STRONG
12Detroit, MI14.4%+$604/mo$89,148$1,400/mo🟢 STRONG
13Camden, NJ11.8%+$578/mo$131,616$1,905/mo🟢 STRONG
14Whitesville, WV17.0%+$558/mo$63,278$1,200/mo🟢 STRONG
15Prichard, AL16.8%+$549/mo$63,261$1,190/mo🟢 STRONG
16Gary, IN13.6%+$523/mo$91,197$1,390/mo🟢 STRONG
17Dry Creek, WV14.1%+$504/mo$84,557$1,310/mo🟢 STRONG
18Ives Estates, FL8.5%+$493/mo$277,221$2,880/mo🟢 STRONG
19Flint, MI13.3%+$490/mo$85,491$1,270/mo🟢 STRONG
20Fort Mc Coy, FL10.2%+$487/mo$154,023$1,860/mo🟢 STRONG
21Deerfield Beach, FL10.2%+$483/mo$290,202$2,975/mo🟢 STRONG
22Kinston, NC11.8%+$452/mo$99,700$1,370/mo🟢 STRONG
23Carlisle, SC11.6%+$445/mo$101,856$1,380/mo🟢 STRONG
24Goodman, MS12.9%+$438/mo$80,972$1,200/mo🟢 STRONG
25Bloomingrose, WV12.2%+$432/mo$89,253$1,260/mo🟢 STRONG
26Seligman, AZ9.7%+$423/mo$153,779$1,780/mo🟢 STRONG
27Seth, WV12.3%+$417/mo$84,147$1,200/mo🟢 STRONG
28Danville, WV12.4%+$413/mo$82,321$1,380/mo🟢 STRONG
29Johnstown, PA14.3%+$398/mo$75,908$1,110/mo🟢 STRONG
30Redford, MI9.3%+$395/mo$165,886$1,845/mo🟢 STRONG
31Montgomery, WV12.4%+$393/mo$78,012$1,170/mo🟢 STRONG
32Manchester, GA10.3%+$391/mo$120,882$1,470/mo🟢 STRONG
33Kewanee, IL12.2%+$386/mo$80,273$1,130/mo🟢 STRONG
34Alton, IL10.2%+$380/mo$120,023$1,450/mo🟢 STRONG
35Alexandria, LA10.7%+$378/mo$104,526$1,320/mo🟢 STRONG
36Port Norris, NJ8.6%+$375/mo$216,825$2,240/mo🟢 STRONG
37Memphis, TN9.2%+$371/mo$154,593$1,600/mo🟢 STRONG
38Decatur, IL10.8%+$370/mo$99,674$1,320/mo🟢 STRONG
39Bradley, WV9.8%+$369/mo$127,755$1,500/mo🟢 STRONG
40Dillonvale, OH11.4%+$363/mo$87,297$1,160/mo🟢 STRONG
41Baltimore, MD8.0%+$361/mo$232,262$2,235/mo🟢 GOOD
42Port Arthur, TX9.7%+$353/mo$128,313$1,485/mo🟢 STRONG
43Winifrede, WV11.0%+$346/mo$89,867$1,160/mo🟢 STRONG
44De Soto, IL9.9%+$342/mo$117,214$1,380/mo🟢 STRONG
45Arcadia, FL8.1%+$341/mo$245,040$2,430/mo🟢 STRONG
46Cement, OK10.8%+$338/mo$92,165$1,170/mo🟢 STRONG
47Cut Off, LA9.8%+$335/mo$124,169$1,430/mo🟢 STRONG
48Bergholz, OH10.8%+$334/mo$91,541$1,160/mo🟢 STRONG
49Ranger, WV11.4%+$327/mo$78,017$1,040/mo🟢 STRONG
50McKeesport, PA9.7%+$326/mo$118,329$1,280/mo🟢 STRONG

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