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While early 2026 brought lower monthly housing costs and higher vacancy rates to many major metros, renters in a select few affordable, job-packed hubs are seeing the exact opposite. What’s driving the shift? Researchers at Realtor.com® say the main culprit is the influx of renters moving in from pricier cities, drawn by the lower costs. As these newcomers snap up available units, they’re inadvertently driving up prices and making those budget-friendly markets a lot less affordable for everyone else. Nationally, January marked the 29th consecutive month of annual rent declines for properties ranging from studios to two-bedrooms, with the median rent dipping 1.5% year over year,... Read more
There’s little sign yet that rent concessions are on their way out. Instead, January data showed they have reached their highest monthly level since mid-2014 –...
KEY POINTS The national median rent in January was $1,353, a drop of 1.4% compared with one year ago. The national vacancy rate was 7.3% in January, a record high on...
“So… what’s the real rent????” This question is being asked at apartment communities all across the nation, right now. Why? Because a prospect...
For nearly half of Gen Z and millennials, a suburban home with a large yard is the dream. The reality, however, is that many are stuck renting as housing costs outpace...
Median income renters found housing a little more affordable at year-end as asking rents slipped – partly due to continuing high vacancies and concessions from landlords. These were the most affordable conditions in more than four years, according to Zillow’s rental market report for December 2025. In December this year, 26.5% of a new renter’s household income would have been required to cover asking rent, which fell 0.2% nationwide from November levels to $1,901. That was the lowest share since August 2021 and an improvement on the peak of 27.6% required in May 2023. In December, a household would have needed to earn $76,020 – 2.2% more year-over-year – to comfortably... Read more
A new survey finds rent control has negative impact on housing supply reported around the country as apartment leaders pull back from rent-controlled markets,...
For the first time in years, renters in the L.A. metro area may be catching a break. According to reporting by the Los Angeles Times, median rent across the L.A. metro...
There are plenty of reasons for the multifamily sector’s resilience. Many people are choosing to rent rather than buy a home. Mortgage interest rates are keeping some...
New York City renters are now legally entitled to clear, accessible information about whether stabilized apartments exist in their buildings. Last week, Local Law 86,...
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