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Using Zillow Observed Rent Index data, this analysis compares average rent levels in the New York City metro area with the US average, tracking the percentage premium paid by NYC-area renters from January 2015 through March 2026. Renters have always paid a premium to live in the New York City metro area. The more interesting question is how much of a premium. As of March 2026, average rents in the NYC metro area were 74.7% higher than the national average, according to Zillow Observed Rent Index data. That is a substantial premium, but it is also a moving target. Over the past decade, the NYC rent premium has gone through three distinct phases: pre-pandemic compression, pandemic... Read more
Household formation is slowing sharply even as job growth holds up, undercutting apartment absorption and reinforcing structural constraints that federal housing...
Renters are getting a bit of relief as landlords offer more concessions — like free rent or waived fees — to fill units in a cooling market. Rent growth has slowed...
Pet-friendliness is one of the ultimate differentiators at rental communities, and the difference is obvious the moment you walk a truly pet-inclusive property....
In a year when many big-city landlords are cutting deals to keep apartments full, a handful of smaller markets are quietly pushing rents higher — and in some cases,...
A senior is having a hard time living on their own because they can’t drive to get groceries, they need a chaperon for medical appointments, and they’re lonely where they are now. They’ve got zero intention of intruding on their kids’ lives, but they also don’t want to move into a nursing home. The middle ground? A rental apartment, preferably somewhere close to friends or family. The problem is that most rentals aren’t built in a way that makes older people safe and comfortable, so it’s slim pickings when you try to find an apartment for your aging relative, friend, or whatever. This is really unfortunate because it doesn’t take much to make these types of spaces... Read more
Rents are still rising nationwide, but at a slower pace than in years past. Plus, income is now growing at a faster pace and the slowdown is relieving some renters of...
A new survey of renters shows speed and ease matter the most in the renting experience at the same time long-term renting is becoming a deliberate housing strategy for...
For much of the past decade, success in multifamily real estate followed a simple formula: Buy a property with cheap debt. Raise rents. Sell. Rinse. Repeat. But that...
The national median rent increased by 0.5% in April, and now stands at $1,370. This marks the third straight monthly increase, as the market gears up for the busy...
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