Class of 2025, Start Packing: These 10 Cities Are the Ultimate Grad-Friendly Rental Markets

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Last update: May 27, 2025

AUSTIN, Texas, May 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Just in time for graduation season, Realtor.com^® has released its 2025 list of the Top Rental Markets for Recent College Grads, highlighting the cities where new degree holders are most likely to find an affordable place to live, land a solid first job, and still have money left for late-night tacos (or pizza). Coming in at number one? Austin, Texas. And, it's not because the city is home to our new HQ!