5 Major Cities That Have the Cheapest Rent in the U.S.

4. El Paso, Texas

Rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment: $1,100

El Paso houses more than half a million people, making it a relatively larger city especially when its low rents are considered. A single bedroom apartment costs on average $830 in rent. El Paso has a relatively advanced economy, as it makes a variety of products such as machine parts, car parts, copper wire, and medical instruments. At the same time, the city is home to dozens of Fortune 500 companies, with some of these being AT&T, DISH, and Boeing.