Want to rent an upscale apartment at an affordable price?
There are 200 ZIP codes where renters can find high-end apartments in desirable areas at below-average rent prices, according to a review of around 10,000 ZIP codes by rental website RentCafe.
The top nine cities with the most ZIP codes with the best deals are:
- Austin, Texas: 12
- Atlanta, Georgia: 9
- San Antonio, Texas: 9
- Denver, Colorado: 7
- Seattle, Washington: 7
- Houston, Texas: 6
- Charlotte, North Carolina: 6
- Portland, Oregon: 6
- Raleigh, North Carolina: 6
For example, RentCafe said the ZIP code at the top of the list is 98116 in Seattle, which is a beach-facing area covering much of West Seattle, including the Seaview and Fairmount Park neighborhoods.
The typical rent in 98116 is nearly $880 below below the city average for premium apartments, with almost all apartments considered upscale in a high-scoring location, RentCafe said.
Below you can find a table ranking of the 100 best ZIP codes for renting upscale apartments with affordable prices.