It won't come as a shock that the cost of rent can be steep in cities such as New York and San Francisco. After all, a monthly bill in the $2,000–$4,000 range isn't unusual in those locations. But have you ever considered how much it would cost to live in a one-bedroom apartment in Anchorage, Alaska?

Earlier this week, personal finance site GOBankingRates.com released a study on the median costs of rent for one-bedroom apartments in 50 major U.S. cities. It also includes data on factors such as the apartments' average square footage, monthly utility costs, and walkability. Besides offering an interesting glimpse into how other renters live across the country, the info is helpful for those looking to make a move.

Read on to find out where your city — or, perhaps, the next city you'll call home — falls on the list of cheapest to most expensive rent. You might be surprised: The median rent for all 50 cities falls at $1,234.43 (though, as you'll see, costs vary greatly from city to city).

1. Wichita, Kansas: $470
2. Cleveland, Ohio: $525
3. Detroit, Michigan: $550
4. Tucson, Arizona: $559.50
5. El Paso, Texas: $599.50
6. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma: $650
7. St. Louis, Missouri: $700
8. Albuquerque, New Mexico: $715
9. Indianapolis, Indiana: $732
10. Colorado Springs, Colorado: $750
11. Columbus, Ohio: $750
12. Milwaukee, Wisconsin: $750
13. Louisville, Kentucky: $750
14. Omaha, Nebraska: $759
15. Kansas City, Missouri: $795
16. San Antonio, Texas: $830
17. Memphis, Tennessee: $835
18. Newark, New Jersey: $850
19. Las Vegas, Nevada: $875
20. Jacksonville, Florida: $895.50
21. Phoenix, Arizona: $909
22. Virginia Beach, Virginia: $975
23. Anchorage, Alaska: $995
24. Sacramento, California: $995
25. Portland, Oregon: $1,095
26. Austin, Texas: $1,100
27. Tampa, Florida: $1,100
28. Baltimore, Maryland: $1,175
29. Charlotte, North Carolina: $1,265
30. Dallas, Texas: $1,271
31. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: $1,295
32. New Orleans, Louisiana: $1,297.50
33. Houston, Texas: $1,308
34. Atlanta, Georgia: $1,387
35. Nashville, Tennessee: $1,395
36. Minneapolis, Minnesota: $1,435
37. Denver, Colorado: $1,435.50
38. Chicago, Illinois: $1,595
39. Anaheim, California: $1,606
40. San Diego, California:  $1,760
41. Honolulu, Hawaii: $1,795
42. Seattle, Washington: $1,795
43. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: $1,850
44. Miami, Florida: $2,000
45. Los Angeles, California: $2,014
46. Boston, Massachusetts:  $2,025
47. Washington, D.C.: $2,172
48. New York, New York: $2,200
49. San Jose, California: $2,536
50. San Francisco, California: $3,600

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