{"id":121065,"date":"2023-01-09T01:15:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-09T09:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/?p=121065"},"modified":"2023-04-05T23:54:06","modified_gmt":"2023-04-06T06:54:06","slug":"best-cities-for-finding-new-apartments-in-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/rental-market\/market-snapshots\/best-cities-for-finding-new-apartments-in-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Upgrade Your Rental: Best Places to Find New Apartments in 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li><strong>Boca Raton, FL, is the best city for finding new apartments in highly desirable locations.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>New rentals in coveted areas abound in the Sun Belt, led by Texas, Florida and California.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Large cities are a rare sight in our ranking, with Denver and Washington, D.C., climbing highest.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It\u2019s getting harder and harder to find apartments these days, as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/rental-market\/market-snapshots\/most-competitive-rental-markets-this-year\/\">rentals are a red-hot commodity<\/a> and more renters are deciding to renew their leases and stay put \u2014 so much so that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2022-01-06\/why-aren-t-there-any-vacant-apartments\">apartment buildings are almost full<\/a> in every metro area across the U.S. With older buildings filled up, you have a higher chance of finding available apartments in newly built communities, and this might just be the best excuse to upgrade to a newer apartment in 2023. But where should you look?<\/p>\n<p>Now that the festive season is over and many renters are thinking of upgrading to a nicer rental, we decided to reveal the places where you have the best chance to find newer apartments that are also spacious and located in desirable neighborhoods. For this, we analyzed the number of new apartments opened in the last 10 years, how large they are, the most recent occupancy rate and the quality of the neighborhoods where they are located, using Yardi Matrix data.<\/p>\n<h2>Sun Belt states are the best destinations to find new apartments<\/h2>\n<p>We found that the new apartments built during the last 10 years grew the total number of apartments nationwide by 33%. However, they are not evenly spread throughout the country. If you&#8217;re craving that new home smell, you should look toward the Sun Belt states \u2014 these regions make it a lot easier to score a newer apartment, as they have been building a lot more than others.<\/p>\n<p><iframe id=\"datawrapper-chart-3JKY9\" style=\"width: 0; min-width: 100% !important; border: none;\" title=\"Top 50 Cities for Finding New Apartments\" src=\"https:\/\/datawrapper.dwcdn.net\/3JKY9\/2\/\" height=\"761\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" aria-label=\"Map\"><\/iframe><script type=\"text\/javascript\">!function(){\"use strict\";window.addEventListener(\"message\",(function(e){if(void 0!==e.data[\"datawrapper-height\"]){var t=document.querySelectorAll(\"iframe\");for(var a in e.data[\"datawrapper-height\"])for(var r=0;r<t.length;r++){if(t[r].contentWindow===e.source)t[r].style.height=e.data[\"datawrapper-height\"][a]+\"px\"}}}))}();\n<\/script><\/p>\n<p>Specifically, our ranking is dominated by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/tx\/\">Texas<\/a>, with 12 cities \u2014 six of which are among the 10 best locations for finding new, enjoyable rentals. Next comes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/fl\/\">Florida<\/a>, with seven cities, followed closely by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/ca\/\">California<\/a>, with six cities.<\/p>\n<p><iframe id=\"datawrapper-chart-sOWaF\" style=\"width: 0; min-width: 100% !important; border: none;\" title=\"Top 50 Cities for Finding New Apartments in Top Locations\" src=\"https:\/\/datawrapper.dwcdn.net\/sOWaF\/2\/\" height=\"922\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" aria-label=\"Table\"><\/iframe><script type=\"text\/javascript\">!function(){\"use strict\";window.addEventListener(\"message\",(function(e){if(void 0!==e.data[\"datawrapper-height\"]){var t=document.querySelectorAll(\"iframe\");for(var a in e.data[\"datawrapper-height\"])for(var r=0;r<t.length;r++){if(t[r].contentWindow===e.source)t[r].style.height=e.data[\"datawrapper-height\"][a]+\"px\"}}}))}();\n<\/script><\/p>\n<h2>1. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/boca-raton-fl\/\">Boca Raton, FL<\/a><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Increase in new apartments: 50.2%<\/li>\n<li>Share of new apartments in top locations: 96.2%<\/li>\n<li>Occupancy: 91.9%<\/li>\n<li>Average size of new apartments: 1,027 square feet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-121132\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/05\/Boca-Raton-FL.jpg\" alt=\"boca raton new apartment\" width=\"986\" height=\"592\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/05\/Boca-Raton-FL.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/05\/Boca-Raton-FL.jpg?resize=500,301 500w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/05\/Boca-Raton-FL.jpg?resize=768,462 768w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/05\/Boca-Raton-FL.jpg?resize=150,90 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 986px) 100vw, 986px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Sunny Boca Raton is the best city for finding new apartments in quality locations. The number of apartments in Boca Raton grew by 50% in the last 10 years, and almost all new rentals are in luxury-like settings close to highly rated public schools, countless attractions and amenities, and miles and miles of gorgeous sandy beaches. New apartments in Boca Raton are among the most spacious in our Top 20, averaging 1,027 square feet, but almost all of them are full.<\/p>\n<h2>2. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/midland-tx\/\">Midland, TX<\/a><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Increase in new apartments: 56.8%<\/li>\n<li>Share of new apartments in top locations: 40.7%<\/li>\n<li>Occupancy: 81.8%<\/li>\n<li>Average size of new apartments: 913 square feet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-121122\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/05\/2.-Midland.jpg?w=300\" alt=\"midland new apartments\" width=\"953\" height=\"553\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/05\/2.-Midland.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/05\/2.-Midland.jpg?resize=500,291 500w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/05\/2.-Midland.jpg?resize=768,446 768w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/05\/2.-Midland.jpg?resize=150,87 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 953px) 100vw, 953px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Midland, an oil town located about halfway between Dallas and El Paso, has steadily grown during the past decade, attracting many young renters looking for high-paying opportunities in the oil, petroleum and energy industry. In fact, Midland is part of what the locals call the \u201cPetroplex\u201d, a petroleum-rich area that\u2019s considered the heart of American oil country. Rental apartments in Midland grew by more than 50% since 2012, and 40.7% of them are in top locations. Renters looking for a nice place in Midland have plenty of options to choose from, as only 81.8% of the new apartments are occupied.<\/p>\n<h2>3. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/humble-tx\/\">Humble, TX<\/a><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Increase in new apartments: 45.2%<\/li>\n<li>Share of new apartments in top locations: 78.0%<\/li>\n<li>Occupancy: 91.1%<\/li>\n<li>Average size of new apartments: 925 square feet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-121133\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/05\/Humble-TX.jpg?w=696\" alt=\"new apartments near lake \" width=\"916\" height=\"513\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/05\/Humble-TX.jpg 5891w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/05\/Humble-TX.jpg?resize=500,280 500w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/05\/Humble-TX.jpg?resize=768,431 768w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/05\/Humble-TX.jpg?resize=1320,740 1320w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/05\/Humble-TX.jpg?resize=1536,861 1536w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/05\/Humble-TX.jpg?resize=2048,1149 2048w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/05\/Humble-TX.jpg?resize=150,84 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 916px) 100vw, 916px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Renters who are on the hunt for a new apartment in a suburban location but still prefer having access to big-city amenities should look no further than Humble. Located only 20 minutes from Houston, this small town takes pride in being one of the best hidden gems in Texas, and its history and development have also been greatly influenced by the oil boom in the region. Rentals built in the last 10 years grew the total number of apartments in Humble by 45.2%, and the majority of those rentals are in coveted areas around town.<\/p>\n<h2>4. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/frisco-tx\/\">Frisco, TX<\/a><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Increase in new apartments: 197.4%<\/li>\n<li>Share of new apartments in top locations: 92.9%<\/li>\n<li>Occupancy: 95.1%<\/li>\n<li>Average size of new apartments: 933 square feet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-121134\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/05\/Frisco-TX.jpg?w=696\" alt=\"new apartments in frisco tx\" width=\"1073\" height=\"603\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/05\/Frisco-TX.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/05\/Frisco-TX.jpg?resize=500,281 500w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/05\/Frisco-TX.jpg?resize=768,432 768w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/05\/Frisco-TX.jpg?resize=150,84 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1073px) 100vw, 1073px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>As a thriving suburb of Dallas, Frisco is one of the fastest-growing cities in the entire U.S. thanks to its booming economy, amazing sports scene, countless entertainment options, proximity to the great outdoors and high safety rating. All of these perks combined work well to attract thousands of new renters each year. To that point, the number of apartments in the city has tripled since 2012. What\u2019s more, the majority of those new apartments are in sought-after locations. But there\u2019s a downside to the city\u2019s tremendous popularity: almost all new apartments are occupied, confirming how sought-after Frisco rentals are these days.<\/p>\n<h2>5. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/mckinney-tx\/\">McKinney, TX<\/a><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Increase in new apartments: 111.0%<\/li>\n<li>Share of new apartments in top locations: 90.5%<\/li>\n<li>Occupancy: 94.1%<\/li>\n<li>Average size of new apartments: 918 square feet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-121125\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/05\/5.-McKinney-TX.jpg?w=300\" alt=\"mckinney tx\" width=\"889\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/05\/5.-McKinney-TX.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/05\/5.-McKinney-TX.jpg?resize=500,375 500w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/05\/5.-McKinney-TX.jpg?resize=768,576 768w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/05\/5.-McKinney-TX.jpg?resize=150,113 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 889px) 100vw, 889px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>McKinney, another suburb of Dallas, is also one of the best places to live in Texas that new renters flock to. Just like Frisco, McKinney has a thriving economy, great quality of life and high-paying job opportunities in various industries, including technology, manufacturing, oil and defense. The number of apartments in McKinney has doubled since 2012, and over 90% are located in great neighborhoods with close-knit communities that are safe and welcoming. Those looking to score a new rental in McKinney should know that apartments here are in high demand.<\/p>\n<h2>6. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/alpharetta-ga\/\">Alpharetta, GA<\/a><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Increase in new apartments: 35.6%<\/li>\n<li>Share of new apartments in top locations: 100.0%<\/li>\n<li>Occupancy: 93.3%<\/li>\n<li>Average size of new apartments: 995 square feet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-121126\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/05\/6.-Alpharetta-GA.jpg?w=300\" alt=\"new apartments in alpharetta\" width=\"936\" height=\"621\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/05\/6.-Alpharetta-GA.jpg?resize=500,333 500w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/05\/6.-Alpharetta-GA.jpg?resize=768,511 768w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/05\/6.-Alpharetta-GA.jpg?resize=150,100 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 936px) 100vw, 936px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This booming suburb of Atlanta is close enough to all the amenities the big city has to offer, yet far enough for renters to enjoy a laid-back lifestyle. Once a small farm town, Alpharetta has evolved in the last two decades to become \u201cThe Tech Hub of the Southeast\u201d, attracting many tech professionals each year. To that extent, there are one-third more apartments in Alpharetta now than there were in 2012, all built in quality locations that are very popular with renters.<\/p>\n<h2>7. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/orlando-fl\/\">Orlando, FL<\/a><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Increase in new apartments: 40.6%<\/li>\n<li>Share of new apartments in top locations: 35.8%<\/li>\n<li>Occupancy: 91.3%<\/li>\n<li>Average size of new apartments: 981 square feet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-121127\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/05\/7.-Orlando-FL.jpg?w=300\" alt=\"orlando fl new apartments near water\" width=\"999\" height=\"666\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/05\/7.-Orlando-FL.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/05\/7.-Orlando-FL.jpg?resize=500,334 500w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/05\/7.-Orlando-FL.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/05\/7.-Orlando-FL.jpg?resize=150,100 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 999px) 100vw, 999px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Welcome to the \"City Beautiful\u201d \u2014 and one of the best places in the entire U.S. where renters can find nice apartments located in coveted areas. The number of apartments in Orlando has grown by 40.6% since 2012, with more than one-third being located in top-notch communities close to beautiful scenery, some of the world\u2019s best theme parks and plenty of entertainment options. And with the gorgeous weather all year long, living in Orlando feels like being on vacation every day. Renters looking for a nice place to call home in Orlando have quite limited options to choose from, as new homes are in high demand here.<\/p>\n<h2>8. <a href=\"http:\/\/rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/us\/tx\/spring\/\">Spring, TX<\/a><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Increase in new apartments: 112.4%<\/li>\n<li>Share of new apartments in top locations: 48.0%<\/li>\n<li>Occupancy: 94.5%<\/li>\n<li>Average size of new apartments: 947 square feet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-121128\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/05\/8.-Spring-TX.jpg?w=300\" alt=\"spring tx\" width=\"1059\" height=\"794\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/05\/8.-Spring-TX.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/05\/8.-Spring-TX.jpg?resize=500,375 500w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/05\/8.-Spring-TX.jpg?resize=768,576 768w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/05\/8.-Spring-TX.jpg?resize=150,113 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1059px) 100vw, 1059px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This peaceful suburb of Houston has seen substantial growth in the last decade, mostly due to ExxonMobile\u2019s 2011 decision to build a campus here and expand its operations in Texas. As the campus was being constructed, many ExxonMobile employees \u2014 mainly moving from Irving, TX \u2014 began relocating to Spring. As a result, the number of apartments in Spring has grown by a whopping 112.4% since 10 years ago, with almost half of those new rentals located in coveted areas.<\/p>\n<h2>9. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/redmond-wa\/\">Redmond, WA<\/a><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Increase in new apartments: 85.1%<\/li>\n<li>Share of new apartments in top locations: 98.2%<\/li>\n<li>Occupancy: 92.5%<\/li>\n<li>Average size of new apartments: 740 square feet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-121129\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/05\/9.-Redmond-WA.jpg?w=300\" alt=\"redmond wa\" width=\"980\" height=\"663\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/05\/9.-Redmond-WA.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/05\/9.-Redmond-WA.jpg?resize=500,339 500w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/05\/9.-Redmond-WA.jpg?resize=768,521 768w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/05\/9.-Redmond-WA.jpg?resize=150,102 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Located just 20 minutes northeast of Seattle, Redmond is widely recognized as the \u201cTech Capital\u201d of the state of Washington. The gaming industry in particular has seen tremendous growth over the last few years, with the city\u2019s Digipen Institute of Technology being the first school in the country to offer a bachelor\u2019s degree in video game development. With so many techies choosing to live and work in Redmond, rentals are in high demand. There are 85.1% more new apartments now in Redmond than there were 10 years ago, and almost all of them are in very popular neighborhoods.<\/p>\n<h2>10. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/katy-tx\/\">Katy, TX<\/a><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Increase in new apartments: 123.2%<\/li>\n<li>Share of new apartments in top locations: 44.9%<\/li>\n<li>Occupancy: 94.9%<\/li>\n<li>Average size of new apartments: 951 square feet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-121135\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/05\/shutterstock_1765916165.jpg\" alt=\"katy tx\" width=\"1062\" height=\"708\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/05\/shutterstock_1765916165.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/05\/shutterstock_1765916165.jpg?resize=500,334 500w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/05\/shutterstock_1765916165.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/05\/shutterstock_1765916165.jpg?resize=150,100 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1062px) 100vw, 1062px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This growing suburb of Houston offers the best of both worlds: small-town charm and big-city amenities. Katy\u2019s population climbed 55% from 2010 to 2020 largely due to the highly rated schools here and access to major employers in and around Houston. And, with plenty of health care facilities and recreation centers, Katy is also a popular retirement spot in Texas. New apartments sprang up like mushrooms in Katy, though less than half of them are located in coveted neighborhoods. Even so, renters will need to move fast if they want to secure a nice place in Katy, as 94.9% of the new apartments are occupied.<\/p>\n<h2>11. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/charleston-sc\/\">Charleston, SC<\/a><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Increase in new apartments: 99.5%<\/li>\n<li>Share of new apartments in top locations: 22.4%<\/li>\n<li>Occupancy: 92.2%<\/li>\n<li>Average size of new apartments: 946 square feet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-121139\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/05\/Charleston-SC.jpg\" alt=\"charlestone nc\" width=\"996\" height=\"664\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/05\/Charleston-SC.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/05\/Charleston-SC.jpg?resize=500,334 500w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/05\/Charleston-SC.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/05\/Charleston-SC.jpg?resize=150,100 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 996px) 100vw, 996px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2>12. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/wilmington-nc\/\">Wilmington, NC<\/a><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Increase in new apartments: 55.9%<\/li>\n<li>Share of new apartments in top locations: 14.4%<\/li>\n<li>Occupancy: 92.8%<\/li>\n<li>Average size of new apartments: 1,059 square feet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-121141\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/05\/Wilmington-NC.jpg\" alt=\"new apartments in green area nc\" width=\"1006\" height=\"565\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/05\/Wilmington-NC.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/05\/Wilmington-NC.jpg?resize=500,281 500w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/05\/Wilmington-NC.jpg?resize=768,432 768w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/05\/Wilmington-NC.jpg?resize=150,84 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1006px) 100vw, 1006px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2>13. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/little-rock-ar\/\">Little Rock, AR <\/a><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Increase in new apartments: 18.1%<\/li>\n<li>Share of new apartments in top locations: 83.1%<\/li>\n<li>Occupancy: 86.0%<\/li>\n<li>Average size of new apartments: 986 square feet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-121142\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/05\/Little-Rock-AR.jpg\" alt=\"little rock new apartments\" width=\"1004\" height=\"669\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/05\/Little-Rock-AR.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/05\/Little-Rock-AR.jpg?resize=500,334 500w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/05\/Little-Rock-AR.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/05\/Little-Rock-AR.jpg?resize=150,100 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1004px) 100vw, 1004px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2>14. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/denver-co\/\">Denver, CO <\/a><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Increase in new apartments: 68.8%<\/li>\n<li>Share of new apartments in top locations: 37.7%<\/li>\n<li>Occupancy: 91.1%<\/li>\n<li>Average size of new apartments: 856 square feet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-121143\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/05\/Denver-CO.jpg\" alt=\"denver co\" width=\"974\" height=\"649\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/05\/Denver-CO.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/05\/Denver-CO.jpg?resize=500,334 500w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/05\/Denver-CO.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/05\/Denver-CO.jpg?resize=150,100 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 974px) 100vw, 974px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2>15. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/washington-dc\/\">Washington, DC<\/a><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Increase in new apartments: 69.6%<\/li>\n<li>Share of new apartments in top locations: 60.1%<\/li>\n<li>Occupancy: 91.6%<\/li>\n<li>Average size of new apartments: 751 square feet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-121144\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/05\/Washington-DC.jpg\" alt=\"washington dc\" width=\"983\" height=\"655\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/05\/Washington-DC.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/05\/Washington-DC.jpg?resize=500,334 500w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/05\/Washington-DC.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/05\/Washington-DC.jpg?resize=150,100 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 983px) 100vw, 983px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2>16. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/minneapolis-mn\/\">Minneapolis, MN<\/a><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Increase in new apartments: 113.8%<\/li>\n<li>Share of new apartments in top locations: 35.0%<\/li>\n<li>Occupancy: 91.3%<\/li>\n<li>Average size of new apartments: 802 square feet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-121145\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/05\/Minneapolis-MN.jpg\" alt=\"minneapolis \" width=\"1023\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/05\/Minneapolis-MN.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/05\/Minneapolis-MN.jpg?resize=500,334 500w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/05\/Minneapolis-MN.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/05\/Minneapolis-MN.jpg?resize=150,100 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1023px) 100vw, 1023px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2>17. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/henderson-nv\/\">Henderson, NV<\/a><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Increase in new apartments: 42.9%<\/li>\n<li>Share of new apartments in top locations: 36.1%<\/li>\n<li>Occupancy: 94.6%<\/li>\n<li>Average size of new apartments: 1,042 square feet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-121146\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/05\/Henderson-NV.jpg\" alt=\"henderson nv\" width=\"918\" height=\"459\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/05\/Henderson-NV.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/05\/Henderson-NV.jpg?resize=500,250 500w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/05\/Henderson-NV.jpg?resize=768,384 768w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/05\/Henderson-NV.jpg?resize=150,75 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 918px) 100vw, 918px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2>18. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/santa-clara-ca\/\">Santa Clara, CA<\/a><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Increase in new apartments: 45.1%<\/li>\n<li>Share of new apartments in top locations: 33.9%<\/li>\n<li>Occupancy: 92.3%<\/li>\n<li>Average size of new apartments: 944 square feet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-121147\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/05\/Santa-Clara-CA.jpg\" alt=\"santa clara new apartments\" width=\"1021\" height=\"575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/05\/Santa-Clara-CA.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/05\/Santa-Clara-CA.jpg?resize=500,282 500w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/05\/Santa-Clara-CA.jpg?resize=768,432 768w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/05\/Santa-Clara-CA.jpg?resize=150,84 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1021px) 100vw, 1021px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2>19. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/cary-nc\/\">Cary, NC<\/a><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Increase in new apartments: 30.3%<\/li>\n<li>Share of new apartments in top locations: 91.6%<\/li>\n<li>Occupancy: 94.9%<\/li>\n<li>Average size of new apartments: 1,021 square feet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-121148\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/05\/Cary-NC.jpg\" alt=\"cary nc\" width=\"917\" height=\"611\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/05\/Cary-NC.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/05\/Cary-NC.jpg?resize=500,334 500w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/05\/Cary-NC.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/05\/Cary-NC.jpg?resize=150,100 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 917px) 100vw, 917px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2>20. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/arlington-va\/\">Arlington, VA<\/a><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Increase in new apartments: 30.7%<\/li>\n<li>Share of new apartments in top locations: 94.1%<\/li>\n<li>Occupancy: 88.9%<\/li>\n<li>Average size of new apartments: 830 square feet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-121149\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/05\/Arlington-VA.jpg\" alt=\"new apartments to live in\" width=\"1001\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/05\/Arlington-VA.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/05\/Arlington-VA.jpg?resize=500,334 500w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/05\/Arlington-VA.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2022\/05\/Arlington-VA.jpg?resize=150,100 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1001px) 100vw, 1001px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Other notable cities where renters can find newly-built apartments in top locations include <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/round-rock-tx\/\">Round Rock<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/richardson-tx\/\">Richardson<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/college-station-tx\/\">College Station<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/conroe-tx\/\">Conroe<\/a> in Texas; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/duluth-ga\/\">Duluth<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/macon-ga\/\">Macon<\/a> in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/ga\/\">Georgia<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/sarasota-fl\/\">Sarasota<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/fort-myers-fl\/\">Fort Myers<\/a>\u00a0and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/fort-lauderdale-fl\/\">Fort Lauderdale<\/a> in Florida; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/oakland-ca\/\">Oakland<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/chula-vista-ca\/\">Chula Vista<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/irvine-ca\/\">Irvine<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/mountain-view-ca\/\">Mountain View<\/a> in California; and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/raleigh-nc\/\">Raleigh<\/a> in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/nc\/\">North Carolina<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Best Large Cities for New Apartments<\/h2>\n<p>Denver ranks 1st among the nation\u2019s large cities when it comes to the best places for new apartments. As one of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/co\/\">Colorado<\/a>\u2019s most thriving cities, Denver has consistently been attracting young professionals looking for good job opportunities in an exciting place. More than one-third of the new apartments are located in top-notch areas, but finding a nice <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/denver-co\/\">apartment for rent in Denver<\/a> will require some effort, since the occupancy is 91.1%. In addition, apartment seekers will most probably have to compromise in terms of space, as the average size of a Denver apartment is 856 square feet.<\/p>\n<div class=\"infogram-embed\" data-id=\"_\/ygd83f9EyjJewH6S56WQ\" data-type=\"interactive\" data-title=\"Best 20 Large Cities for New Apartments\"><\/div>\n<p><script>!function(e,i,n,s){var t=\"InfogramEmbeds\",d=e.getElementsByTagName(\"script\")[0];if(window[t]&&window[t].initialized)window[t].process&&window[t].process();else if(!e.getElementById(n)){var o=e.createElement(\"script\");o.async=1,o.id=n,o.src=\"https:\/\/e.infogram.com\/js\/dist\/embed-loader-min.js\",d.parentNode.insertBefore(o,d)}}(document,0,\"infogram-async\");<\/script><\/p>\n<p>Rounding up the list of best large cities for finding nice new apartments in 2023 are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/houston-tx\/\">Houston<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/san-antonio-tx\/\">San Antonio<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/dallas-tx\/\">Dallas<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/austin-tx\/\">Austin<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/fort-worth-tx\/\">Fort Worth<\/a> in Texas; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/los-angeles-ca\/\">Los Angeles<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/san-francisco-ca\/\">San Francisco<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/san-diego-ca\/\">San Diego<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/san-jose-ca\/\">San Jose<\/a> in California; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/washington-dc\/\">Washington, D.C.<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/portland-or\/\">Portland, OR<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/charlotte-nc\/\">Charlotte, N.C.<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/chicago-il\/\">Chicago<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/jacksonville-fl\/\">Jacksonville, FL<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/nashville-tn\/\">Nashville<\/a>;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/seattle-wa\/\"> Seattle, WA<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/louisville-ky\/\">Louisville, KY<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/philadelphia-pa\/\">Philadelphia<\/a>; and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/las-vegas-nv\/\">Las Vegas<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #111111; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 27px;\">Methodology<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/\"><em>RentCafe.com<\/em><\/a><em>\u00a0is a nationwide apartment search website that enables renters to easily find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>To compile this ranking, Rentcafe.com\u2019s research team analyzed Yardi Matrix apartment data across 178 U.S. cities. The Yardi Matrix data refers to large-scale multifamily properties of 50 units or more, completed through December 2021.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>To calculate the rankings, we analyzed several revealing metrics:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>The number of apartments built before 2012;<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>The number of apartments built between 2012 and 2021 (\u201cnew apartments\u201d);<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>The number of new apartments built in top locations, as rated by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yardimatrix.com\/About-Us\/Our-Methods\/How-We-Rate-a-Propertys-Location\/Positive-Location-Attributes\">Yardi Matrix<\/a> (Class A, A+ and A- multifamily properties in well-maintained neighborhoods, within close proximity to major employment sources, good quality sources of shopping and entertainment, a large body of water, public transportation and\/or major thoroughfares, that also have site frontage onto a golf course, private lake or park and nice city views from a mountainside or a high-rise tower);<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Occupancy in new apartments as of April 2022;<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>The average size of new apartments in each city.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>We then compiled an average ranking by assigning a percentage weight for the following metrics: increase in new apartments: 30%; share of new apartments in top locations: 20%; occupancy: 30%; average size of new apartments: 20%.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The increase in new apartments represents the percentage change in apartments between 2012 and 2021. The share of new apartments in top locations represents the percentage of apartments in coveted areas out of the total number of apartments built between 2012 and 2021.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The rankings included only cities with at least 10,000 apartments. All rental properties analyzed are completed and non-affordable or partially affordable. Single-family properties were not included in the analysis.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Fair use and redistribution<\/h2>\n<p>We encourage you and freely grant you permission to reuse, host, or repost the research, graphics, and images presented in this article. When doing so, we ask that you credit our research by linking to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/\">RentCafe.com<\/a>\u00a0or this page, so that your readers can learn more about this project, the research behind it and its methodology. For more in-depth, customized data, please contact us at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:media@rentcafe.com\">media@rentcafe.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Boca Raton, FL, is the best city for finding new apartments in highly desirable locations. New rentals in coveted areas abound in the Sun Belt, led by Texas, Florida and California. Large cities are a rare sight in our ranking, with Denver and Washington, D.C., climbing highest. 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