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Check out which states offer the most and least space for renters ranked in order.

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Also here are the top five factors renters look for.

Most Space

1.

North Dakota

Those renting in North Dakota are getting the most bang for their buck.

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Renters pay $1.10 per square foot, which is the lowest rate found in the country.

Oklahoma

Renting in Oklahoma yields quite a bit of space for the money.

Arkansas

Arkansas renters are living in homes around 894 square feet on average.

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Though that is more space than Oklahoma, theyre also paying more the average rent is $1,080.

This comes out to just slightly more per square foot than Oklahoma at $1.20.

States like North Dakota, Oklahoma and Arkansas make it possible to rent larger apartments at significantly lower costs.

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Wyoming

Rounding out the top five states giving renters the most space for their money is Wyoming.

Renters pay $1,120 on average for homes that are usually around 877 square feet.

Thats $1.27 per square foot.

Least Space

1.

On average, New York renters pay $2,722 a month for apartments that are around 842 square feet.

Massachusetts

It costs renters $3.16 per square foot to live in the Baked Bean State.

Apartments are 890 square feet on average for about $2,819 a month.

The average rent in Hawaii is $2,677 for 845 square feet.

California

No one is moving to California for the affordability, and thats proven on this list.

California renters pay $2,555 on average rent for places around 852 square feet.

This comes out to $2.99 per square foot.

New Jersey

There is not a lot of space for Jersey renters.

Average apartments clock in at 856 square feet with a typical price of $2,267 per month.

Thats $2.64 per square foot.

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