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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 to its weakest pace since 2020, according to Zillow data from March, which shows asking rents for U.S. apartments and homes were about $1,910, up 1.8% year over year. Even though rents are still rising, increases have been outpaced by income growth, Zillow reports. That’s helped ease affordability pressures slightly, with the share of income the median household spends on rent falling from 29.4% to 26.5% for the year ending in March. In many cases, that slowdown is showing up in the form of concessions: Nearly 40%... Read more
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...
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 millions of Americans. The Rently 2026 Renting by Generation Report explores the renting vs home ownership tipping point: the moment when renting stops being a temporary phase and starts being seen as a realistic long-term option, whether driven by flexibility, convenience, or financial tradeoffs. High home prices, elevated mortgage rates, and persistent housing affordability challenges have made it harder for many households to justify or afford the leap from renting to owning. At the same time, expectations for the... Read more
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...
KEY TAKEAWAYS Two-bedroom apartments posted the largest year-over-year rent decline at 1.7%. Overall multifamily rents have fallen for over 30 consecutive months...
For nearly all renters, Wi-Fi, that four-letter word, has evolved from a nice-to-have perk into a necessity. “Wi-Fi is now treated like the ‘fourth utility,’”...
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