Realtor.com analyzed more than 300 cities and towns to find the most “grad-friendly” rental markets in 2025, weighing factors like housing affordability, rental availability and job opportunities.

Austin, Texas, topped the list for the second year in a row thanks to its low rent-to-income ratio (18.9%) and high share of jobs (29.4%) that require a bachelor’s degree but no prior experience.

The job market is tough for recent college grads, but cities like Richmond, Austin and Raleigh still offer a promising mix of affordability and opportunity, a new report shows.

The job market is tough for recent college grads, but cities like Austin and Raleigh still offer a promising mix of ...