5 Affordable Walkable Cities in America
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When looking for a place to live, many Americans have deemed walkability an essential component of where they ultimately choose to settle. According to the National Association of Realtors, 85% of those surveyed said sidewalks and places to walk are a must-have.
Here are the cities that are the most walkable and the most affordable, according to data from ApartmentAdvisor.
Boise, Idaho
- Average Rent: $1,307
- Walkability Score: 89
According to ApartmentAdvisor’s data, Boise, ID has the highest walkability score based on renter data.
Boise, Idaho’s relatively small capital city, is known for its walkable downtown district as well as bike-friendly trails scattered throughout the neigborhoods.
“It’s also rated as a biker’s paradise based on its infrastructure of bike lines and trails, among other factors,” wrote ApartmentAdvisor.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Average Rent: $1,125
- Walkability Score: 71.4
According to ApartmentAdvisor, Minneapolis is ranked No. 11 on the list of most walkable cities in the U.S. and No. 1 for most bikeable.
Not only is Minneapolis a cheap city to live, with rent being $1,125 for a one-bedroom apartment, it is also incredibly walkable.Nine of Minneapolis’s neigborhoods are rated highly in walkability. It’s also a great place to ride your bike.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Average Rent: $1,370
- Walkability Score: 74.8
Philadelphia is a walkable city, whether you live in the heart of it or on the outskirts.
“Philly is rated the No. 8 most walkable city in the U.S., with few daily errands requiring a car,” ApartmentAdvisor wrote.
Philadelphia’s public transportation system is also well-connected throughout the city.
St. Louis, Missouri
- Average Rent: $882
- Walkability Score: 65.7
The cheapest rent for a one-bedroom apartment on this list, St. Louis is a cheap city for young professionals.
According to ApartmentAdvisors data, the median rent for a one-bedroom apartment in St. Louis is $882.
With a robust nightlife, St. Louis’s neigborhoods are walkable, including the downtown area of the city.
Buffalo, New York
- Average Rent: $1,050
- Walkability Score: 66.6
Nearly one half of Buffalo’s neigborhoods are considered walkable as well as bikeable.
“Buffalo residents are able to walk to an average of two restaurants, bars, and coffee shops within five minutes,” ApartmentAdvisors wrote.
Buffalo’s walkable infrastructure allows its residents to do errands or meet friends for lunch with ease.
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