{"id":137640,"date":"2025-02-19T00:00:38","date_gmt":"2025-02-19T08:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/?p=137640"},"modified":"2025-12-09T05:34:22","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T13:34:22","slug":"luxury-for-less-zip-codes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/rental-market\/market-snapshots\/luxury-for-less-zip-codes\/","title":{"rendered":"Luxury for less: Best zip codes for upscale living at lower rents"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>An attractive apartment with desirable amenities, in a nice neighborhood, at a reasonable monthly rent. Many renters dream of such a combination, but few know this is possible. Are you curious about those luxury-for-less hotspots?<\/p>\n<p>So, to help renters find the best deals as we gear up for the peak season for moving, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/\">RentCafe.com<\/a> analyzed zip codes across the nation to pinpoint those urban enclaves offering premium apartments at below-average rents. In doing so, we found 200 zip codes where renters can find upscale units in good locations at lower monthly rates.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #edf1f5; padding: 20px; border-radius: 5px;\">\n<p><strong><strong> Key Takeaways: <\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 1.6;\">\n<li>Austin, TX, tops the list of cities with the most zip codes for premium renting without breaking the bank.<\/li>\n<li>In fact, Texas claims the most locations for luxury-for-less renting with 44 zip codes, whereas runner-up Colorado offers half.<\/li>\n<li>Seattle provides the biggest rent savings for upscale apartments \u2014 which are roughly $880 lower in zip code 98116 \u2014 compared to the city\u2019s average for high-end units.<\/li>\n<li>The top 100 zip codes for upscale living at lower costs offer high-end apartments for monthly rents that are below the city averages for this particular property type \u2014 between $120 and roughly $880 below the norm. <a href=\"#best-100-zip-codes-affordable-luxury\">Find out if your city has any zip codes on our list<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>Nearly half of these zip codes are in Western and Southwestern cities. That said, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/austin-tx\/\">Austin, TX<\/a>, leads as the city where renters have the most chances of finding an upscale rental for a below-average rent with 12 zip codes on our list<\/strong>. Next, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/atlanta-ga\/\">Atlanta<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/san-antonio-tx\/\">San Antonio<\/a> are second and third, respectively, with nine zip codes each. They&#8217;re followed by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/denver-co\/\">Denver<\/a>, which counts seven luxury-for-less zip codes.<\/p>\n<p>Another notable mention is <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/seattle-wa\/\">Seattle<\/a> with seven zip codes for luxury-for-less renting in our ranking.<\/strong> That solidifies its status as a bustling tech city where renters can live well at below-average costs. Of course, the area&#8217;s higher incomes also play a significant role in this. Then, not far behind is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/houston-tx\/\">Houston<\/a>, where renters can choose from six zip codes with premium units at lower rents.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/tx\/\">Texas<\/a> is the top state for high-end apartments in good locations at below-average costs<\/strong>, counting 44 zip codes with upmarket units at reasonable rates, followed by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/co\/\">Colorado<\/a> with 19 locations and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/nc\/\">North Carolina<\/a> with 16.<\/p>\n<p><iframe id=\"datawrapper-chart-vvD1X\" style=\"width: 0; min-width: 100% !important; border: none;\" title=\"Top Cities With the Most Affordable Luxury Zip Codes\" src=\"https:\/\/datawrapper.dwcdn.net\/vvD1X\/10\/\" height=\"668\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" aria-label=\"Map\" data-external=\"1\"><\/iframe><script type=\"text\/javascript\">!function(){\"use strict\";window.addEventListener(\"message\",(function(a){if(void 0!==a.data[\"datawrapper-height\"]){var e=document.querySelectorAll(\"iframe\");for(var t in a.data[\"datawrapper-height\"])for(var r=0;r<e.length;r++)if(e[r].contentWindow===a.source){var i=a.data[\"datawrapper-height\"][t]+\"px\";e[r].style.height=i}}}))}();<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>How did we identify these zip codes?<\/strong> The RentCafe.com research team analyzed approximately 10,000 zip codes, narrowing them down to those with a high concentration of quality apartments in desirable neighborhoods. We focused only on locations where the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/average-rent-market-trends\/us\/\">average rent<\/a> was below the citywide norm for upscale rentals and where monthly rent costs accounted for less than one-third of the typical local income. As a result, we identified the zip codes offering the best deals \u2014 those with the largest gaps between their average rent and the citywide average.<\/p>\n<h2>Where to find the best deals for upscale living at lower rents?<\/h2>\n<p>While Austin, TX, leads with the highest number luxury-for-less zip codes, Seattle; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/scottsdale-az\/\">Scottsdale, AZ<\/a>; and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/madison-wi\/\">Madison, WI<\/a>, stand out for offering the biggest savings for renters seeking quality apartments. In these areas,<strong> renters can find great deals because most rentals are high-end, yet typical rents remain below the city average for this unit type<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>This made <strong>Seattle\u2019s beach-facing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/98116-wa\/\">98116<\/a> the top zip code for luxury-for-less renting<\/strong>. The area encompasses a great part of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/west-seattle-seattle-wa\/\">West Seattle<\/a>, including the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/seaview-seattle-wa\/\">Seaview<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/fairmount-park-seattle-wa\/\">Fairmount Park<\/a> neighborhoods. Here, the typical rent is nearly $880 below the city average for premium units, and almost all apartments are classified as upscale and in a high-scoring location. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/minneapolis-mn\/\">Minneapolis<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/dallas-tx\/\">Dallas<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/nashville-tn\/\">Nashville, TN<\/a>; and Houston are other leading options on our list.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p id=\"best-100-zip-codes-affordable-luxury\"><iframe id=\"datawrapper-chart-7i6tx\" style=\"width: 0; min-width: 100% !important; border: none;\" title=\"Best 100 Zip Codes for Upscale Living on a Budget \" src=\"https:\/\/datawrapper.dwcdn.net\/7i6tx\/15\/\" height=\"712\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" aria-label=\"Table\" data-external=\"1\"><\/iframe><script type=\"text\/javascript\">!function(){\"use strict\";window.addEventListener(\"message\",(function(a){if(void 0!==a.data[\"datawrapper-height\"]){var e=document.querySelectorAll(\"iframe\");for(var t in a.data[\"datawrapper-height\"])for(var r=0;r<e.length;r++)if(e[r].contentWindow===a.source){var i=a.data[\"datawrapper-height\"][t]+\"px\";e[r].style.height=i}}}))}();<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"#cities-with-most-affordable-luxury-zip-codes\">Click here<\/a> to view the interactive maps for the cities counting the most luxury-for-less zip codes.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Top 20 best zip codes for luxury apartments at lower rents<\/h2>\n<p>Here are the zip codes where renters have the biggest chances of scoring a great deal on a high-end apartment:<\/p>\n<h2>1. Zip Code 98116 in Seattle<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Zip vs. city rent gap for high-end units: -$875<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Zip code average rent for high-end units: $1,823<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>City average rent for high-end units: $2,698<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>City average rent for all units: $2,332<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Share of high-end apartments: 96.6%<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Share of apartments in highly rated areas: 100%<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!4v1738072634413!6m8!1m7!1s8QNGV4ubIQL4fPDIWpo9dA!2m2!1d47.5744954966638!2d-122.3867361615088!3f116.8081712577457!4f8.532588551088637!5f0.7820865974627469\" width=\"960\" height=\"400\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Zip code 98116 in Seattle covers a generous area on the city\u2019s west side, right below Elliot Bay. Here, renters have high chances of finding premium apartments as almost all rentals fall within this category.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, rents in zip code 98116 average $1,823 per month, which is $875 below the norm for high-end units in Seattle. While this may be outside of the \u201caffordable\u201d bracket for many Americans, it\u2019s a great deal for Emerald City where the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/cost-of-living-calculator\/us\/wa\/seattle\/\">median income<\/a> is well above the national benchmark. Furthermore, when it comes to local amenities, this zip code\u2019s expansive waterfront includes beaches and parks, as well as a plaza around Seattle\u2019s version of the Statue of Liberty.<\/p>\n<h2>2. Zip Code 98126 in Seattle<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Zip vs. city rent gap for high-end units: -$814<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Zip code average rent for high-end units: $1,884<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>City average rent for high-end units: $2,698<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>City average rent for all units: $2,332<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Share of high-end apartments: 67.5%<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Share of apartments in highly rated areas: 97.4%<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!4v1738072888698!6m8!1m7!1sOaIIoRDntau8yJQo1hJu4g!2m2!1d47.53459673376092!2d-122.3766768230683!3f97.71233438443812!4f11.94090768792988!5f0.8582127342934498\" width=\"960\" height=\"400\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><br \/>\nThe second-best deals for upscale renting are in Seattle\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/98126-wa\/\">zip code 98126<\/a>, which overlaps parts of Delridge and West Seattle. In this area, the typical monthly rent is $800 below the city average for premium units, and more than two-thirds of apartments are in the upscale category.<\/p>\n<p>Those living here appreciate the area\u2019s homier and warmer atmosphere compared to Seattle\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/capitol-hill-seattle-wa\/\">Capitol Hill<\/a> or Fremont, as well as its wide array of eateries. Additionally, neighborhoods in this zip code are expected to soon benefit from a new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westsideseattle.com\/robinson-papers\/2025\/01\/22\/reminder-community-forum-light-rail-still-hopes-clarify-its-issues-jan\">light rail project<\/a> that has been years in the making.<\/p>\n<h2>3. Zip Code 85259 in Scottsdale, AZ<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Zip vs. city rent gap for high-end units: -$581<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Zip code average rent for high-end units: $1,578<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>City average rent for high-end units: $2,158<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>City average rent for all units: $2,051<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Share of high-end apartments: 90.3%<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Share of apartments in highly rated areas: 90.3%<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!4v1738073159636!6m8!1m7!1s6p-VIxYUBJXcghK34A5OoQ!2m2!1d33.58589034281493!2d-111.8321957844669!3f71.97078287628068!4f12.451861521580412!5f0.7820865974627469\" width=\"960\" height=\"400\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The third zip code on our list is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/85259-az\/\">85259<\/a> in Scottsdale, AZ, encompassing part of Central Scottsdale and outdoor oasis Scottsdale Mountain. Here, renters could pay $581 less than the city average for a premium unit in a nice area, right next to one of the three locations of the world-famous Mayo Clinic.<\/p>\n<p>Specifically, nine out of 10 apartments in this zip code are high-end and have attractive amenities. This increases the chances of finding a great deal in this sunny enclave.<\/p>\n<h2>4. Zip Code 98107 in Seattle<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Zip vs. city rent gap for high-end units: -$475<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Zip code average rent for high-end units: $2,224<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>City average rent for high-end units: $2,698<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>City average rent for all units: $2,332<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Share of high-end apartments: 75%<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Share of apartments in highly rated areas: 100%<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!4v1738073319709!6m8!1m7!1sZh9E4j80ot2wEJOuT_25YQ!2m2!1d47.66939686924999!2d-122.3734872849055!3f232.98661672479656!4f4.742556115272691!5f0.7820865974627469\" width=\"960\" height=\"400\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Then, we go back to Seattle for a closer look at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/98107-wa\/\">zip code 98107<\/a>, which is another waterfront area that\u2019s a bit further northwest of the city\u2019s downtown. This location includes the southern part of the hip <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/ballard-seattle-wa\/\">Ballard<\/a> neighborhood and bits of Fremont. In zip code 98107, renters are expected to pay about $475 below the city average for a nice rental. While this may be over-budget for many out-of-state newcomers, it\u2019s still a good deal for locals as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/cost-of-living-calculator\/us\/wa\/seattle\/\">median household income in Seattle<\/a> is more than $116,000.<\/p>\n<p>Located about 15 minutes outside of downtown, this area attracts renters thanks to its local vibe, epic craft brews, boutiques and easy access to Seattle\u2019s urban core. Notably, three out of four rentals here fall into the premium category.<\/p>\n<h2>5. Zip Code 53718 in Madison, WI<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Zip vs. city rent gap for high-end units: -$468<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Zip code average rent for high-end units: $1,608<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>City average rent for high-end units: $2,076<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>City average rent for all units: $1,755<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Share of high-end apartments: 96.5%<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Share of apartments in highly rated areas: 100%<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!4v1738073544191!6m8!1m7!1sKzARn46_0CEVDiBaE-cI3A!2m2!1d43.08539415298773!2d-89.28154127488318!3f322.0963794648626!4f-1.061371987609391!5f2.0266876923478994\" width=\"960\" height=\"400\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/53718-wi\/\">Zip code 53718<\/a> in Madison, WI, encompasses a long strip of land east of the city\u2019s core, including the town of Burke and lots of green spaces. Nearly all apartments in the area are high-quality, while the average monthly rent in this zip code is $470 below the norm in the city for premium units.<\/p>\n<p>Here, renters can enjoy the numerous parks and the rural feel of some neighborhoods, while families might appreciate the schools in the area.<\/p>\n<h2>6. Zip Code 53717 in Madison, WI<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Zip vs. city rent gap for high-end units: -$464<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Zip code average rent for high-end units: $1,612<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>City average rent for high-end units: $2,076<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>City average rent for all units: $1,755<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Share of high-end apartments: 52.4%<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Share of apartments in highly rated areas: 100%<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!4v1738073638820!6m8!1m7!1s9hD3pYNn8NyIifEVGDEjFw!2m2!1d43.07627494878342!2d-89.54930524041588!3f230.40869315635842!4f4.7727354300994875!5f0.7820865974627469\" width=\"960\" height=\"400\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><br \/>\nThe sixth zip code on our list, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/53717-wi\/\">53717<\/a>, is in the Far West Side of Madison and also encompasses parts of thriving suburb <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/middleton-wi\/\">Middleton<\/a>. Renters here can enjoy quiet streets and luxury amenities in newly built communities. In fact, more than half of apartments in this zip code are upscale.<\/p>\n<p>Accordingly, apartment hunters can expect to pay about $1,600 per month to rent here. That\u2019s $464 less than the city average for premium units, which makes zip code 53717 a good option to find high-end apartments at lower rents.<\/p>\n<h2>7. Zip Code 75287 in Dallas<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Zip vs. city rent gap for high-end units: -$445<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Zip code average rent for high-end units: $1,408<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>City average rent for high-end units: $1,854<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>City average rent for all units: $1,568<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Share of high-end apartments: 92%<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Share of apartments in highly rated areas: 94.1%<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!4v1738073788658!6m8!1m7!1seG6aZbrPP6mgnI4aexQSQQ!2m2!1d33.00872598282337!2d-96.84381271061241!3f269.7388448276173!4f14.11013907065913!5f0.7820865974627469\" width=\"960\" height=\"400\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Further south, Dallas zip code <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/75287-tx\/\">75287<\/a> is a great place for renters to find a high-end apartment in a nice neighborhood at a monthly rent that\u2019s approximately $450 below the typical rate for premium rentals in the city. Plus, more than 90% of rentals here are good quality.<\/p>\n<p>Conveniently, this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/north-dallas-tx\/\">North Dallas<\/a> enclave is located around the intersection of the President George Bush Turnpike and the Dallas North Tollway. Its well-maintained streets and manicured lawns contribute to the peaceful atmosphere that's perfect for families. Meanwhile, outdoor enthusiasts will love its proximity to biking and hiking trails.<\/p>\n<h2>8. Zip Code 98102 in Seattle<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Zip vs. city rent gap for high-end units: -$424<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Zip code average rent for high-end units: $2,275<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>City average rent for high-end units: $2,698<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>City average rent for all units: $2,332<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Share of high-end apartments: 50.2%<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Share of apartments in highly rated areas: 93.5%<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!4v1738073919348!6m8!1m7!1sB23t7Y1rykVLCgHTpZzp_Q!2m2!1d47.61988141591652!2d-122.3222198722879!3f128.28396175556853!4f19.31922912595492!5f0.7820865974627469\" width=\"960\" height=\"400\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Seattle\u2019s fourth zip code on our list is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/98102-wa\/\">98102<\/a>, which encompasses <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/eastlake-seattle-wa\/\">Eastlake<\/a> and trendy Capitol Hill. The former is a nice place for renters who work remotely and enjoy great views and quiet times. On the other hand, Capitol Hill is filled with hip spots that make it a great choice for a weekend night out or for socially active renters. And, more than half of the apartments in zip code 98102 are high-end, which increases the chances of finding an upscale rental at a reasonable rate.<\/p>\n<p>Another piece of good news is that rents in this zip code, which is located within walking distance of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/downtown-seattle-seattle-wa\/\">Seattle\u2019s downtown<\/a>, are more than $400 below the city average for premium units, coming in at $2,275. While this is well above the national average, it\u2019s still below the norm in Seattle as a city with a higher median income.<\/p>\n<h2>9. Zip Code 37214 in Nashville, TN<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Zip vs. city rent gap for high-end units: -$399<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Zip code average rent for high-end units: $1,588<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>City average rent for high-end units: $1,987<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>City average rent for all units: $1,805<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Share of high-end apartments: 85%<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Share of apartments in highly rated areas: 92.4%<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!4v1738074189224!6m8!1m7!1sAWVMfhe4G687PpdIw1nShg!2m2!1d36.15080488766282!2d-86.68019467703017!3f233.0276723551727!4f13.420669372697176!5f0.7820865974627469\" width=\"960\" height=\"400\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>From Seattle we head south to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/37214-tn\/\">zip code 37214<\/a> in Nashville. This area overlaps the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/donelson-nashville-tn\/\">Donelson<\/a> neighborhood, which is located east of downtown and right next to the Nashville International Airport. Here, 85% of apartments are considered premium, even though the average rent is $400 below the typical rate in the city for this unit type. This means that renters have good chances of finding a sweet deal for upscale apartment living without breaking the bank.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, zip code 37214 is mostly a suburban area offering a sense of community and access to hiking trails. At the same time, it counts a few interesting bars and restaurants worth noting for those who enjoy dining out.<\/p>\n<h2>10. Zip Code 95125 in San Jose, CA<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Zip vs. city rent gap for high-end units: -$384<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Zip code average rent for high-end units: $2,860<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>City average rent for high-end units: $3,244<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>City average rent for all units: $3,028\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Share of high-end apartments: 37.8%<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Share of apartments in highly rated areas: 88.3%<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!4v1738074335678!6m8!1m7!1s6udBl0HNTzfdMyw2RKH3lA!2m2!1d37.29605102892826!2d-121.9093453509864!3f274.80507572218!4f7.0572747966676275!5f0.7820865974627469\" width=\"960\" height=\"400\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>California\u2019s first zip code on our list is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/95125-ca\/\">95125<\/a> in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/san-jose-ca\/\">San Jose<\/a>, which rounds out our top 10. Located southwest of downtown, it includes the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/willow-glen-san-jose-ca\/\">Willow Glen<\/a> neighborhood and its bustling Lincoln Avenue. Here, more than one-third of apartments are high-end, while the average rent is around $380 below the city norm for this unit type. Although a monthly rent of $2,860 might not be budget-friendly for renters in inland cities, it\u2019s considered attainable in a city with one of the nation\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/cost-of-living-calculator\/us\/ca\/santa-clara-county\/san-jose\/\">highest median incomes<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Renters looking for tree-lined streets, occasional festivals and a weekly farmer\u2019s market in the heart of Silicon Valley can take a closer look at this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/ca\/\" rel=\"\">California<\/a>\u00a0enclave.<\/p>\n<h2>11. Zip Code 95136 in San Jose, CA<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Zip vs. city rent gap for high-end units: -$380<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Zip code average rent for high-end units: $2,864<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>City average rent for high-end units: $3,244<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>City average rent for all units: $3,028<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Share of high-end apartments: 77.2%<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Share of apartments in highly rated areas: 95.5%<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!4v1738075801877!6m8!1m7!1scUx-vXa5VcOPZ_M7fPc_Ng!2m2!1d37.27743508750891!2d-121.8713153878506!3f53.07342889812091!4f8.904162254635253!5f0.7820865974627469\" width=\"960\" height=\"400\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>12. Zip Code 77068 in Houston<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Zip vs. city rent gap for high-end units: -$379<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Zip code average rent for high-end units: $1,325<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>City average rent for high-end units: $1,704<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>City average rent for all units: $1,356<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Share of high-end apartments: 44.8%<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Share of apartments in highly rated areas: 100%<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!4v1738076065467!6m8!1m7!1sQh7dEpDTfff2WPeQxOJa7g!2m2!1d30.0012036045504!2d-95.48354914264664!3f250.70874762974546!4f6.284692004833346!5f0.7820865974627469\" width=\"960\" height=\"400\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>13. Zip Code 30345 in Atlanta<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Zip vs. city rent gap for high-end units: -$378<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Zip code average rent for high-end units: $1,549<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>City average rent for high-end units: $1,926<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>City average rent for all units: $1,811<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Share of high-end apartments: 71.6%<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Share of apartments in highly rated areas: 53.3%<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!4v1738076190156!6m8!1m7!1sDx9BgAyokaGpMb-oTUZpGg!2m2!1d33.85553614096263!2d-84.29553261080616!3f150.55249780395118!4f14.839822141335802!5f0.7820865974627469\" width=\"960\" height=\"400\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>14. Zip Code 55406 in Minneapolis<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Zip vs. city rent gap for high-end units: -$373<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Zip code average rent for high-end units: $1,564<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>City average rent for high-end units: $1,937<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>City average rent for all units: $1,688<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Share of high-end apartments: 59.4%<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Share of apartments in highly rated areas: 43%<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!4v1738076377756!6m8!1m7!1sd8VpgHTwMiwBDSooDDOVyQ!2m2!1d44.93351091377884!2d-93.22810471713512!3f84.87582281363674!4f10.3471572723507!5f0.7820865974627469\" width=\"960\" height=\"400\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>15. Zip Code 53719 in Madison, WI<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Zip vs. city rent gap for high-end units: -$369<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Zip code average rent for high-end units: $1,706<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>City average rent for high-end units: $2,076<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>City average rent for all units: $1,755<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Share of high-end apartments: 74.2%<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Share of apartments in highly rated areas: 99%<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!4v1738076462465!6m8!1m7!1seJhLU2QHKf2rmGaWyV9GDg!2m2!1d43.04620328179553!2d-89.50173932394624!3f354.78317587540266!4f17.616898362273616!5f0.7820865974627469\" width=\"960\" height=\"400\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>16. Zip Code 77065 in Houston<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Zip vs. city rent gap for high-end units: -$356<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Zip code average rent for high-end units: $1,348<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>City average rent for high-end units: $1,704<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>City average rent for all units: $1,356<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Share of high-end apartments: 84.8%<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Share of apartments in highly rated areas: 100%<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!4v1738076662594!6m8!1m7!1sCfDe4sZUwehx3KW8B5my7g!2m2!1d29.90586013040665!2d-95.58859726923743!3f269.28373367028803!4f12.770160265459737!5f0.7820865974627469\" width=\"960\" height=\"400\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>17. Zip Code 78729 in Austin, TX<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Zip vs. city rent gap for high-end units: -$333<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Zip code average rent for high-end units: $1,439<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>City average rent for high-end units: $1,772<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>City average rent for all units: $1,616<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Share of high-end apartments: 94%<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Share of apartments in highly rated areas: 100%<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!4v1738076828133!6m8!1m7!1sFJz8gYamwbP5FA4LpmTMew!2m2!1d30.43836731204711!2d-97.76875731748231!3f324.6637670525862!4f5.9396771783187035!5f0.7820865974627469\" width=\"960\" height=\"400\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>18. Zip Code 98115 in Seattle<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Zip vs. city rent gap for high-end units: -$330<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Zip code average rent for high-end units: $2,368<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>City average rent for high-end units: $2,698<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>City average rent for all units: $2,332<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Share of high-end apartments: 71.1%<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Share of apartments in highly rated areas: 100%<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!4v1738076974741!6m8!1m7!1swMXmepOja4j-880rE9ENFA!2m2!1d47.67652496037316!2d-122.3143757094977!3f232.57583145996512!4f18.302407827447013!5f0.7820865974627469\" width=\"960\" height=\"400\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>19. Zip Code 79423 in Lubbock, TX<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Zip vs. city rent gap for high-end units: -$327<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Zip code average rent for high-end units: $1,100<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>City average rent for high-end units: $1,426<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>City average rent for all units: $1,125<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Share of high-end apartments: 85.4%<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Share of apartments in highly rated areas: 51.9%<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!4v1738077045765!6m8!1m7!1sz9STIdkAI5q5wcnQ8O13lQ!2m2!1d33.47166676196436!2d-101.8859382324751!3f338.1583699763286!4f3.2799648242052797!5f0.7820865974627469\" width=\"960\" height=\"400\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>20. Zip Code 98119 in Seattle<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Zip vs. city rent gap for high-end units: -$310<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Zip code average rent for high-end units: $2,388<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>City average rent for high-end units: $2,698<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>City average rent for all units: $2,332<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Share of high-end apartments: 62.3%<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Share of apartments in highly rated areas: 100%<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!4v1738077112451!6m8!1m7!1sIRE38aAY4fGYxU-tekcRxw!2m2!1d47.62728000116589!2d-122.3649598794682!3f354.9411954466796!4f20.887266002554014!5f0.7820865974627469\" width=\"960\" height=\"400\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"cities-with-most-affordable-luxury-zip-codes\">Austin, TX, counts most luxury-for-less zips as Southern locations dominate top 10<\/h2>\n<p>Renters looking for the best deals for upscale apartments have the most chances of finding their happy place in cities like Austin, TX; Atlanta; and San Antonio. These are the top three cities with the most zip codes for premium living at lower rents. In particular, Austin counts 12 zip codes, while Atlanta and San Antonio are second and third, respectively, with nine zip codes each.<\/p>\n<p><iframe id=\"datawrapper-chart-vwGAO\" style=\"width: 0; min-width: 100% !important; border: none;\" title=\"Best Zip Codes for Upscale Living on a Budget in Austin, TX \" src=\"https:\/\/datawrapper.dwcdn.net\/vwGAO\/12\/\" height=\"844\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" aria-label=\"Map\" data-external=\"1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><script type=\"text\/javascript\">!function(){\"use strict\";window.addEventListener(\"message\",(function(a){if(void 0!==a.data[\"datawrapper-height\"]){var e=document.querySelectorAll(\"iframe\");for(var t in a.data[\"datawrapper-height\"])for(var r=0;r<e.length;r++)if(e[r].contentWindow===a.source){var i=a.data[\"datawrapper-height\"][t]+\"px\";e[r].style.height=i}}}))}();<\/script><\/p>\n<p>Speaking of Texas, the Lone Star State stands out with the most zip codes (44) where renters are likely to find deals on high-end apartments. Colorado and North Carolina are second and third, respectively, with fewer than 20 zip codes each.<\/p>\n<p>Other Southern cities where apartment hunters have a good chance of catching a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/rental-market\/market-snapshots\/top-renting-sweet-spots-us\/\">sweet deal<\/a> for an upscale rental are Houston; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/raleigh-nc\/\">Raleigh, NC<\/a>; and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/charlotte-nc\/\">Charlotte, NC<\/a>, with six zip codes each and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/louisville-ky\/\">Louisville, KY<\/a>, with five zip codes.<\/p>\n<p>Not to be outdone, Western cities also seem to have more abundant opportunities for securing a high-end rental at a below-average cost. For example, Denver has seven zip codes in the luxury-for-less category to rank fourth on our list. Pacific Northwestern cities Seattle and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/portland-or\/\">Portland, OR<\/a>, are also in the top 10 with seven and six zip codes, respectively. In fact, Seattle\u2019s zip codes offer some of the most significant savings for renters, ranging from $200 to nearly $900 per month.<\/p>\n<h2>Methodology<\/h2>\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.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>To identify the zip codes with the most upscale apartments at lower rents, RentCafe.com\u2019s research team analyzed 10,000 zip codes and used apartment data provided by Yardi Systems, covering 348 zip codes across the U.S.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The dataset includes market-rate multifamily properties with at least 50 units. Fully affordable housing properties were excluded.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The top 100 zip codes for upscale living on a budget were selected based on a minimum rent difference of $100 between the zip code\u2019s average rent and the citywide average for high-end units. This approach highlights the locations with the greatest affordability advantage within their respective cities.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Location quality and building classifications were determined using Yardi Matrix data. High-end apartments are defined as residences within buildings classified as A+\/A\/A-\/B+ in terms of asset quality, while apartments in highly rated areas are residences within properties in locations rated A+\/A\/A-\/B+\/B\/B-.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>We also used U.S. Census Data to calculate the rent-to-income ratio and the poverty rate metrics to filter the zip codes for the scope of this analysis.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Fair use and redistribution<\/strong><\/p>\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>An attractive apartment with desirable amenities, in a nice neighborhood, at a reasonable monthly rent. Many renters dream of such a combination, but few know this is possible. Are you curious about those luxury-for-less hotspots? 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