Enough space. It’s something we all want in a home, but it can easily end up just outside our budget. Fortunately, if you’re feeling a little crowded in your own residence, living in a city with plenty of room can make all the difference.
The largest cities in the U.S. by area
The bigger the city, the more space there is for activities, attractions and places to eat, shop and drink. To that point, here are the largest cities in the U.S. by area. They’ll give you plenty of room, to stretch out and find adventure, when being at home feels a bit too cramped.
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Land area is determined by public records from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Population numbers are based on the U.S. Census 2019 population estimates.
Rent prices are based on a rolling weighted average from Apartment Guide and Rent.’s multifamily rental property inventory. We pulled our data in January 2021, and it goes back for one year. Our team uses a weighted average formula that more accurately represents price availability for each individual unit type and reduces the influence of seasonality on rent prices in specific markets.
The rent information included in this article is used for illustrative purposes only. The data contained herein do not constitute financial advice or a pricing guarantee for any apartment.
Lesly Gregory has over 15 years of marketing experience, ranging from community management to blogging to creating marketing collateral for a variety of industries. A graduate of Boston University, Lesly holds a B.S. in Journalism. She currently lives in Atlanta with her husband, two young children, three cats and assorted fish.
