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    40 cities analyzed

    Best Cities to Start a
    Apartment building Business

    Data-driven rankings based on market demand, competition quality, and digital presence gaps across the United States.

    1

    St Joseph, MO

    42 Apartment building businesses

    53
    Score
    2.9
    Avg Rating
    67%
    No Website
    381
    Reviews
    2

    Honolulu, HI

    118 Apartment building businesses

    50
    Score
    3.7
    Avg Rating
    67%
    No Website
    436
    Reviews
    3

    Roanoke, VA

    23 Apartment building businesses

    48
    Score
    3.3
    Avg Rating
    52%
    No Website
    164
    Reviews
    4

    Oklahoma City, OK

    39 Apartment building businesses

    46
    Score
    3.3
    Avg Rating
    44%
    No Website
    2,051
    Reviews
    5

    Moultrie, GA

    23 Apartment building businesses

    46
    Score
    3.5
    Avg Rating
    48%
    No Website
    169
    Reviews
    6

    Manchester, NH

    27 Apartment building businesses

    46
    Score
    3.4
    Avg Rating
    44%
    No Website
    93
    Reviews
    7

    Norfolk, VA

    25 Apartment building businesses

    45
    Score
    3.4
    Avg Rating
    44%
    No Website
    479
    Reviews
    8

    Vicksburg, MS

    35 Apartment building businesses

    43
    Score
    3.6
    Avg Rating
    69%
    No Website
    91
    Reviews
    9

    Kansas City, MO

    49 Apartment building businesses

    41
    Score
    3.6
    Avg Rating
    57%
    No Website
    2,393
    Reviews
    10

    Hartford, CT

    23 Apartment building businesses

    41
    Score
    3.4
    Avg Rating
    30%
    No Website
    622
    Reviews
    11

    St Louis, MO

    100 Apartment building businesses

    41
    Score
    3.8
    Avg Rating
    43%
    No Website
    2,547
    Reviews
    12

    Lowell, MA

    34 Apartment building businesses

    40
    Score
    3.6
    Avg Rating
    59%
    No Website
    193
    Reviews
    13

    Petersburg, VA

    34 Apartment building businesses

    40
    Score
    3.6
    Avg Rating
    59%
    No Website
    492
    Reviews
    14

    Springfield, MO

    37 Apartment building businesses

    40
    Score
    3.4
    Avg Rating
    24%
    No Website
    501
    Reviews
    15

    Lynn, MA

    31 Apartment building businesses

    40
    Score
    3.7
    Avg Rating
    58%
    No Website
    43
    Reviews
    16

    Meridian, MS

    21 Apartment building businesses

    37
    Score
    3.7
    Avg Rating
    52%
    No Website
    350
    Reviews
    17

    Louisville, KY

    23 Apartment building businesses

    37
    Score
    3.4
    Avg Rating
    17%
    No Website
    1,104
    Reviews
    18

    Springfield, MA

    31 Apartment building businesses

    35
    Score
    4.0
    Avg Rating
    74%
    No Website
    95
    Reviews
    19

    Atlanta, GA

    35 Apartment building businesses

    34
    Score
    3.8
    Avg Rating
    37%
    No Website
    1,612
    Reviews
    20

    Orlando, FL

    48 Apartment building businesses

    34
    Score
    4.0
    Avg Rating
    67%
    No Website
    1,754
    Reviews

    Methodology

    We analyzed data from 40 US cities with at least 20 Apartment building businesses to determine the best locations for entrepreneurs. Each city was scored on three key factors:

    40% Weight

    Market Demand

    Total number of existing businesses - higher counts indicate proven demand.

    30% Weight

    Competition Quality

    Average business rating - lower ratings suggest room for better operators.

    30% Weight

    Digital Gap

    Percentage without websites - higher percentages signal untapped opportunity.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How do you rank the best cities for Apartment building businesses?

    We use a weighted opportunity score based on market demand, local competition quality, and the share of businesses lacking a website.

    Why does percentage without website matter?

    A high percentage of businesses without websites often indicates a weaker digital market, which can be an opportunity for a better-run operator.

    How often is this data updated?

    The underlying data is refreshed regularly, and this page revalidates daily.