Kansas City isn’t just topping charts for its barbecue this summer — it’s also where renters can get the most for their money. According to Zillow’s latest analysis, Kansas City is one of 10 big cities offering the best combination of:

• Current rental prices
• Price per square foot
• Low year-over-year changes in cost of rent
• Low cost of rent compared with the cost of buying a home

If you’re looking to rent, this could mean the difference between a 2-bedroom with a private patio and a 500-square-foot studio. And for prospective buyers facing the current rise in home values and low for-sale inventory, renting in one of these cities may present an attractive alternative. Here’s a look at homes for rent in the top 10 places where you can get the biggest bang for your buck.

No. 10: Mikwaukee, WI

1922 N 52nd St, Milwaukee, WI
For rent: $1,500 per month

• Specs: 1,145 square feet, 2 bedrooms, 1.25 baths
• Extras: Professional landscaping, outdoor living space, laundry, 2-car detached garage

No. 9: New Orleans, LA

3109 General Taylor St, New Orleans, LA
For rent: $1,100 per month

• Specs: 1,094 square feet, 3 bedrooms, 1 bath
• Extras: Front porch, off-street parking, pets on case-by-case basis, tenant-maintained yard

No. 8: Columbus, OH

136 Columbian Ave, Columbus, OH
For rent: $800 per month

• Specs: 1,232 square feet, 3 bedrooms, 1 bath
• Extras: 2-car detached garage, proximity to parks and schools

No. 7: Fresno, CA

4265 W Princeton Ave, Fresno, CA 
For rent: $945 per month

• Specs: 972 square feet, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath
• Extras: Covered patio, 2-car garage, cats allowed

Renting? Get the Biggest Bang for Your Buck in These Cities | Zillow Blog.