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Alexandra Ciuntu
Alexandra is a creative writer and researcher for RentCafe. With a background in e-learning content writing and a passion for knowledge-sharing platforms, she's covered topics from prop-tech to renters insurance to interior design tips. Very familiar with the renter lifestyle herself, Alexandra enjoys researching and writing about renter demographic shifts and residential real estate market trends as much as she loves writing about how to get along with roommates. You can connect with Alexandra via email.
Alexandra’s work includes collaborations with financial and business publications. Her articles have been featured in several national and international online publications, including the New York Times, Barrons, Inman, Forbes, Architectural Digest, Marketwatch, Bisnow, and Curbed. Her educational background includes a B.A. in Japanese and English and an M.A. in Journalism and Cultural Studies.
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North Carolina – Piedmont Triad Rent Report – May 2019
The national average rent reached $1,442 in May 2019, a year-over-year increase of 2.5%, according to data from Yardi Matrix. High Point, NC renters saw the…
North Carolina – The Triangle Rent Report – May 2019
The national average rent reached $1,442 in May 2019, a year-over-year increase of 2.5%, according to data from Yardi Matrix. Durham, NC renters saw the highest…
Going Away to College? Here’s How Much It Costs to Rent Near the Top 100 Universities
Finding the best apartments for college students can be challenging — for first-years and undergrads alike. If there aren’t any on-campus housing options, or they…
The Average Rent Reaches $1,436 in April, with Apartments in Two-Thirds of Cities Renting for Less than the National AverageÂ
Key takeaways: The national average rent reached $1,436Â in April 2019, up by 3% ($42) year over year, and by 0.3% ($5) month over month, according…
Iowa Rent Report – March 2019
The national average rent reached $1,430 in March 2019, a year-over-year increase of 3.2%, according to data from Yardi Matrix. Des Moines, IA renters saw the…
Kentucky Rent Report – March 2019
The national average rent reached $1,430 in March 2019, a year-over-year increase of 3.2%, according to data from Yardi Matrix. Louisville, KY renters saw the highest…
The Average National Apartment Rent Kicks Off the Spring Rental Season at $1,430
Key takeaways: The national average rent was $1,430 in March 2019, 3.2% ($44) higher than this time last year, according to data from Yardi Matrix. 92%…
Arkansas Rent Report – March 2019
The national average rent reached $1,430/month in March 2019, a year-over-year increase of 3.2%, according to data from Yardi Matrix. North Little Rock, AR renters saw…
Utah Rent Report – March 2019
The national average rent reached $1,430/month in March 2019, a year-over-year increase of 3.2%, according to data from Yardi Matrix. Provo, UT renters saw the highest…
Almost 300% More LEED-Certified Eco-Friendly Apartments in Large-Scale Buildings in a Decade
Key highlights: The number of new LEED-certified rental units in large-scale buildings dropped for the second year in a row with 42,900 units delivered last…
Rents in the South Continue to Rise as February Increases Impact 92% of U.S. Cities
Key takeaways: The national average rent reached an all-time high of $1,426 in February 2019, up by 3.6% ($49) year-over-year, according to data from Yardi…
Top-Income Earners Are the Fastest Growing Renter Segment in the U.S. — Up by 1.35 Million in a Decade
Key takeaways: More than 1.35 million households making $150,000 or more per year became renters between 2007 and 2017 nationwide — a 175% increase. Seattle…
Rental Viewing Checklist for the Savvy Renter
There are endless things to consider when viewing a place to rent, so it makes sense that you’d be likely to forget a thing or…