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The best places to rent in the U.S. include Miami, suburban Chicago and North Jersey, according to a new survey from RentCafe.

When it comes to smaller U.S. cities that offer the most space for the cheapest rent, Columbus, Georgia takes the number one spot, offering 1,545 square feet of space for $1,500.