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The 10 best cities to rent for recent college graduates

Factors include affordable rents, available places to rent, and the job market

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Graduates at commencement for Arizona's Mesa Community College
Graduates at commencement for Arizona’s Mesa Community College
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The website Realtor.com put together a ranking of cities where college graduates might have a relatively easy time finding a place to live. The factors in the ranking include affordable rents, available places to rent, and the job market. Among the top 10 cities identified, this list goes from number 10 to number 1.

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10. Atlanta, Georgia

10. Atlanta, Georgia

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The rent-to-income ratio here is 26.7%. The portion of jobs good for recent college graduates is 24.8%. The average commute time is 28 minutes. The number of Yelp-identified culture and lifestyle businesses per 1,000 residents is 27.5.

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9. St. Louis, Missouri

9. St. Louis, Missouri

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Windows in St. Louis, Missouri.
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The rent-to-income ratio here is 21.7%. The portion of jobs good for recent college graduates is 24.7%. The average commute time is 25 minutes. The number of Yelp-identified culture and lifestyle businesses per 1,000 residents is 19.

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8. Beaverton, Oregon

8. Beaverton, Oregon

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A reflecting pool in Beaverton, Oregon
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The rent-to-income ratio here is 22.9%. The portion of jobs good for recent college graduates is 25.8%. The average commute time is 26 minutes. The number of Yelp-identified culture and lifestyle businesses per 1,000 residents is 39.5.

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7. Scottsdale, Arizona

7. Scottsdale, Arizona

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A golf course sand trap in Scottsdale, Arizona
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The rent-to-income ratio here is 24.4%. The portion of jobs good for recent college graduates is 22.1%. The average commute time is 23 minutes. The number of Yelp-identified culture and lifestyle businesses per 1,000 residents is 25.2.

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6. Richmond, Virginia

6. Richmond, Virginia

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A window view in Richmond, Virginia
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The rent-to-income ratio here is 24.6%. The portion of jobs good for recent college graduates is 25.8%. The average commute time is 24 minutes. The number of Yelp-identified culture and lifestyle businesses per 1,000 residents is 24.4.

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5. Overland Park, Kansas

5. Overland Park, Kansas

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Landscaping in Overland Park, Kansas
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The rent-to-income ratio here is 20.7%. The portion of jobs good for recent college graduates is 24.5%. The average commute time is 22 minutes. The number of Yelp-identified culture and lifestyle businesses per 1,000 residents is 18.1.

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4. Raleigh, North Carolina

4. Raleigh, North Carolina

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A railing in Raleigh, North Carolina
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The rent-to-income ratio here is 26.7%. The portion of jobs good for recent college graduates is 24.8%. The average commute time is 28 minutes. The number of Yelp-identified culture and lifestyle businesses per 1,000 residents is 27.5.

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3. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

3. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Trees in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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The rent-to-income ratio here is 21.7%. The portion of jobs good for recent college graduates is 24.9%. The average commute time is 25 minutes. The number of Yelp-identified culture and lifestyle businesses per 1,000 residents is 24.6.

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2. Bloomington, Minnesota

2. Bloomington, Minnesota

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A street in Bloomington, Minnesota
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The rent-to-income ratio here is 19.9%. The portion of jobs good for recent college graduates is 26.7%. The average commute time is 23 minutes. The number of Yelp-identified culture and lifestyle businesses per 1,000 residents is 22.4.

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1. Austin, Texas

1. Austin, Texas

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The rent-to-income ratio here is 21.4%. The portion of jobs good for recent college graduates is 29.6%. The average commute time is 26 minutes. The number of Yelp-identified culture and lifestyle businesses per 1,000 residents is 21.5.

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