Over 44 million households in the U.S. are renters, due to convenience, cost, or both, according to the National Multifamily Housing Council. But renting can look different for each person or family, depending on their financial circumstances.

To determine the best and worst cities to rent in the U.S. in 2021, personal finance website WalletHub compared over 180 rental markets, including the 150 cities with the largest populations and at least two of the most populated cities in each state.