New college graduates are preparing to embark on life in the real world now that they have their degrees. And one of the major life decisions is figuring out where to settle down. Given the skyrocketing housing costs of renting or owning a home and finding a quality job out of school, this may seem bleak for recent grads. But a new report from Realtor.com reveals these affordable options in different regions of the U.S.
RELATED: Best and worst cities to start a career revealedIn their report, the online real estate site ranked 313 cities and towns with a population of more than 75,000 located within the 50 largest areas as the best places to live for new graduates, targeting specific categories like rental affordability and availability, job opportunities, average commute time, the number of college grads in the city, and the lifestyle and social scene. Here are the top 10 rental markets.