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KEY TAKEAWAYS Buffalo, Chicago, and Houston recorded the largest growth in out-of-town rental searches on Zillow, followed by New Orleans and Dallas. August rents rose month over month for the first time in four years, Apartment List reported, though they remained below August 2025. Zillow views rising outside-metro rental interest as a potential pipeline for later home sales in markets with lower purchase prices. CNBC reports that renter search patterns are shifting as high home prices keep more households on the purchase sidelines. Zillow data in its report on shifting rental searches show Buffalo, Chicago, and Houston posted the strongest growth in out-of-town interest. New Orleans... Read more
Renting a starter home remains less expensive than buying in all 50 of the largest U.S. metropolitan areas, continuing to support rental housing demand despite three...
The affordability challenge at move-in is becoming a direct operating issue for multifamily owners. As lawmakers target security deposits and rental fees, property...
San Francisco rents set yet another record in September, with median prices posting double-digit gains from a year ago – by the largest margin this decade. The...
KEY TAKEAWAYS Households in expensive US metros may face decades-long waits before buying becomes more cost-effective than renting, per Zillow. Markets like San Jose...
For the second year in a row, McKinney, TX, holds the top spot in RentCafe.com’s ranking of the best cities for renters. This year, Southern cities account for 37 of the top 50, reinforcing the region’s reputation for affordability and economic opportunity. When you’re searching for the right city to call home, a few factors matter most. Namely, how far your budget stretches, whether the job market aligns with your career and what daily life looks like once you’ve settled in. With that in mind, this year’s rankings spotlight a wide mix of cities that deliver across all three — giving renters meaningful options across a range of priorities. Key takeaways: McKinney, TX, returns... Read more
KEY TAKEAWAYS One in five renter households paid rent late or missed a payment in 2025, up from 16.5% in 2024, according to Urban Institute research. Middle-income...
Rents are dropping across the Las Vegas Valley, according to a new report from Zumper. One-bedroom apartment rents dropped 18.8 percent in July year over year, the...
Renting remained less expensive than buying in every major U.S. metropolitan area in August, preserving a significant affordability advantage for rental housing...
Sky-high rental costs across the U.S. are swallowing up a large share of Americans’ paychecks in cities, as a stubborn supply shortage keeps prices...
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