Love Soccer? Here’s What It Costs to Live Near the Action

Soccer’s biggest tournament is kicking off all over the country — from Seattle to NYC and lots of cities in between. As fans flock to the 11 host cities, we wanted to see what it actually costs to call those places home. We compared rental prices across each destination to find out how far your money would go, and whether one of these tournament cities could be your perfect match.

The most affordable host cities

A city is generally considered affordable if you spend 30% or less of your income on rent. If you wanted to live where the action is without stretching your budget, here are your options, according to the May 2026 Zillow Observed Rent Index:

• Dallas, TX: $1,678 typical rent (20.3% of income)
• Kansas City, MO: $1,548 typical rent (20.8% of income)
• Atlanta, GA: $1,840 typical rent (22.5% of income)
• Seattle, WA: $2,232 typical rent (22.6% of income)
• Houston, TX: $1,639 typical rent (22.7% of income)
• Philadelphia, PA: $1,914 typical rent (23.8% of income)
• San Francisco, CA: $3,258 typical rent (27.1% of income)

The premium markets

Some cities come with a premium for their big-city energy and sought-after locations. These host cities currently sit above the 30% affordability threshold:

• New York, NY: $3,503 typical rent (39.8% of income)
• Miami, FL: $2,693 typical rent (37.6% of income)
• Los Angeles, CA: $2,909 typical rent (33.9% of income)
• Boston, MA: $3,211 typical rent (30.6% of income)
• San Diego, CA: $2,951 typical rent (30.4% of income)

The cost of renting in a host city

Let’s say you’re interested in renting in one of these major cities. Here are some local insights from the Zillow Rental Manager Market Trends page:

Cost to rent in your favorite soccer team’s city

There are 27 U.S. teams in Major League Soccer, based in cities large and small all over the country. Note some cities have more than one team, so there aren’t 27 on this list.

If you want to live closer to your favorite team, this is what your rent may look like: 

Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index May 2026

Find your perfect match

Ready to find your own home base? Whether you're moving across the country or just dreaming of a new neighborhood, we're here to help you get home. You can browse zillions of apartments on Zillow in every host city and beyond. Plus, we’ve got filters to help you narrow your search in case you want a pet-friendly rental, in-unit laundry, and more. If you’re not sure how much rent you can afford, do a quick check with our Rent Affordability Calculator.