NYC landlords were caught renting out 'micro rooms' for $600 a month. Here are 7 places in the US where you can legally rent an apartment for that much - or less.

Tarboro, North Carolina: The median rent in Tarboro is $598.

Coal Township, Pennsylvania: The median rent in Coal is $593.

Population: 10,432

Sharon, Pennsylvania: The median rent in Sharon is $590.

Population: 13,505

Danville, Illinois: The median rent in Danville is $574.

Population: 31,765

Johnstown, Pennsylvania: The median rent in Johnstown is $569.

Population: 19,967

Bluefield, West Virginia: The median rent in Bluefield is $553.

Population: 10,144

Charleston, Illinois: The median rent in Charleston is $546.

Population: 21,202