No Major U.S. Metro Is Affordable for Minimum-Wage Renters in 2026

A full-time worker earning local minimum wage cannot comfortably afford a one-bedroom apartment in any of the 50 largest U.S. metros. ST. LOUIS, July 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- None of the 50 most populous U.S. metros are affordable for renting a one-bedroom apartment on a minimum-wage...