Atlanta rated best city for young adults

Published 6:10 pm Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Apartments.com and CareerRookie.com have released a list of the top 10 cities for young adults. The roster is based on the inventory of jobs requiring less than one year of experience, the average cost of rent and the highest concentration of young adults.

“…it’s important to look at cities offering the culture and lifestyle these young adults enjoy,” said Tammy Kotula of Apartments.com.

The best cities, including the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment:

1. Atlanta, $723

2. Phoenix, $669

3. Denver, $779

4. Dallas, $740

5. Boston, $1,275

6. Philadelphia, $938

7. New York, $1,366

8. Cincinnati, $613

9. Baltimore, $1,041

10. Los Angeles, $1,319

Associated Press