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Adina Dragos
Adina Dragos is a real estate writer and research analyst with RentCafe. She has solid experience in real estate writing, covering topics ranging from best cities for renters and the top cities for rental activity to cost of living. Her work was featured in several prominent media channels such as Axios, The Dallas Morning News, ConnectCRE and The New York Times.
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Where Columbus’s new apartments are being built
Over the last ten years, developers completed more than 33,500 new apartments across Columbus, reflecting sustained population growth in Ohio’s largest city. Apartment construction has…
The Fort Worth, TX zip codes with the most new apartments
Over the last decade, developers completed more than 35,600 apartments across Fort Worth, reflecting sustained population growth and continued expansion across North Texas. Understanding where new…
A renter’s guide to where new apartments are rising in Jacksonville, FL
Over the last ten years, developers completed more than 32,700 apartments across Jacksonville, reflecting sustained population growth and continued expansion across multiple corridors of the…
A renter’s guide to where new apartments are rising in San Jose, CA
Developers completed nearly 18,000 apartments across San Jose during the last decade, with construction concentrated in a small number of zip codes. This limited geographic…
What are the top zip codes in San Diego, CA for new apartments?
Over the last decade, developers have completed more than 28,000 apartments across San Diego, with a significant share concentrated in just a handful of zip…
The San Antonio, TX, zip codes with the most new apartments
Over the last decade, developers completed more than 60,000 apartments across San Antonio, reflecting the city’s rapid population growth and continued expansion across multiple corridors….
What are the top zip codes in Philadelphia for new apartments?
Over the last decade, developers completed more than 32,000 new apartments across Philadelphia, offering renters substantially more affordable options than coastal cities while maintaining strong…
Where Manhattan’s new apartments are being built
More than 37,000 new apartments were completed across Manhattan over the last ten years, with development concentrated in a small number of zip codes. Understanding…
Where new apartments are opening in Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix added more than 35,000 apartments in the past decade, spreading new rental housing across 25 neighborhoods throughout the metro area. For apartment hunters, understanding…
Where can renters find the newest apartments in Nashville, TN?
Nashville’s rental market has evolved significantly, with around 52,000 new apartments built in the last ten years. For renters exploring Nashville‘s live music scene, growing…
Top zip codes in Denver, CO, for new rental options
Denver’s rental market has evolved significantly, with almost 59,000 new apartments built in the past decade. This reflects the city’s sustained growth as a hybrid…
Where new apartments are opening in Seattle
Seattle’s rental market has evolved significantly, with a little over 60,000 new apartments built in the last ten years. This amount reflects the city’s sustained…
Where Dallas, TX’s new apartments are being built
Developers delivered more than 60,000 new apartments across Dallas during the past decade, reshaping the city’s residential landscape from the urban core to established neighborhoods…
Where renters get the most for their money in Lexington, KY
Lexington, KY, has become a popular place for renters who want a mix of big-city convenience and small-town comfort. But even better, the town offers…
Moving into a historic property: What new renters should know
Renting an apartment with history can feel like stepping into another time. From creaking floorboards to detailed moldings and original brickwork, historic properties offer character…
Searching for the best place to move in 2026? These are the most livable metro areas in the US
Does finding a place where you can live well without breaking the bank seem like a distant dream? We set out to answer that question…
Smart New Year’s resolutions for renters ready to start navigating the year ahead
The start of a new year is the perfect time for reflection, goal-setting, and planning for the months ahead. For renters, it presents a unique…
Lease violations: What you need to know now
Entering a rental agreement marks the beginning of a shared understanding between a landlord and a renter. Both parties take on responsibilities meant to create…
Holiday apartment hunt bingo: A fun way to track tours and listings
Searching for the right place to rent during the holiday season can feel like juggling festive obligations, travel plans, and time-sensitive viewings all at once….
6 essential things to check when touring apartments in winter
Finding the perfect apartment can be a challenge any time of the year, but winter presents its own unique set of challenges. Touring apartments in…
The top new features RentCafe.com launched in 2025 for easier, more enjoyable renting
This year we spent a lot of time reflecting and acting upon one question: How can we make your renting journey easier, smarter, and more enjoyable? As a result, we rolled out several new features designed to save you…
What are the top zip codes in Atlanta for new apartments?
Atlanta’s rental market has evolved significantly, with nearly 67,000 new apartments built in the last decade. In fact, 38,000 of them were built in five zip…
A renter’s guide to where new Austin, TX apartments are located
Austin has transformed into one of America’s fastest-growing cities, with construction activity reflecting surging demand from tech workers, students, and relocating professionals. With nearly 100,000…
Top zip codes in Charlotte, NC, for new rental options
Charlotte’s rental market has evolved significantly, with over 71,000 new apartments built over the past decade. This building boom reflects the city’s sustained growth as…
The Queens, NY zip codes with the most new apartments
In the past decade, Queens reinforced its status as a vital part of New York City’s future by adding an estimated 24,000 new apartments to…
Where Los Angeles, CA renters can find the newest apartments
Over the past decade, Los Angeles has seen a big boom in apartment construction. More than 71,000 new apartments were completed in the last decade,…
Where new apartments are opening in Houston, TX
Houston’s landscape is evolving at a breakneck pace, driven by a decade of intense residential construction. The city witnessed the completion of close to 100,000…
A renter’s guide to where new apartments are rising in Chicago, IL
Chicago has seen a major wave of new apartment construction over the past decade, with more than 52,900 new apartments completed across 25 zip codes….
Where can renters find the newest apartments in Brooklyn, NY?
If you’re looking for a foothold in New York City’s challenging rental market, all roads lead to Brooklyn. The borough has seen a remarkable construction…
5 questions to ask before renting an apartment in Tampa, FL
Renting an apartment in Tampa comes with big perks. The city continues to grow, but it still keeps its coastal charm, warm winters, and relaxed…