Articles by
Alexandra Both
Alexandra Both is a senior real estate writer and research analyst with RentCafe. She brings over almost 10 years of real estate writing experience, having served as a senior editor at Commercial Property Executive and Multi-Housing News. A seasoned journalist, Alexandra has worked across print, online, and broadcast media. Her work has been featured in a variety of prominent outlets, including The New York Times, The Guardian, USA Today, and Architectural Digest. She holds a B.A. in Journalism and an M.A. in Community Development.
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May Rental Activity Report: Kansas City Leads as Most In-Demand City, Midwest Claims Top Spots
In May, Kansas City, MO, is the most in-demand city for U.S. renters, after climbing one place since last month. Apartment listings in the Midwest…
How to Throw an Epic Outdoor Party as a Renter: 6 Cool Ideas
The season of outdoor gatherings has officially begun. Do you love hosting parties but feel limited by your lack of outdoor space? Don’t worry, you’re…
Millennials Make Historic Switch From Renter-Majority to Homeowner-Majority Generation
With 52% of Millennials owning a home, the largest generation in the nation transitioned from renter-majority to owner-majority in 2022. The number of Millennial homeowners…
April Rental Activity Report: Atlanta Leads as the Most In-Demand City, Manhattan Makes Top 5
In April, Atlanta is the most desired city by renters in the U.S., with the highest search activity on RentCafe.com. Apartment listings in Kansas City,…
How to Build a Good Relationship With Your Landlord
A strong, healthy relationship — whether with a romantic partner, friend, relative or your boss — is usually based on the same core values: transparency,…
Top Things to Do in Mesa, AZ
With a population of about half a million, Mesa is Arizona’s third largest city. It’s also a Mecca for those looking to stay active year-round:…
Top 5 Key Features to Look For in an Apartment Gym
The concept of working out has evolved significantly in recent years and not just because of the pandemic. Widespread access to information and the increased…
Rental Competitivity in North Carolina in 2022: Asheville Takes Lead, Despite Fastest Pace of Apartment Construction Statewide
Asheville was North Carolina’s hottest market in 2022, despite its rapid pace of apartment construction. Fayetteville and Greenville — the state’s second and third most…
Rental Competitivity in Texas in 2022: El Paso Hotter Than Dallas, Austin & Houston
El Paso was Texas’ most competitive rental market in 2022, followed by McAllen and Dallas. Central Texas and Lubbock joined El Paso on the list…
Rental Competitivity in Florida in 2022: Miami & Orlando Were the Only Markets That Stayed Hot the Entire Year
Florida had four highly competitive rental markets — more than any other state — confirming its ongoing appeal to renters.  Miami-Dade County was Florida’s…
Rental Competitivity in California in 2022: Orange County Tops the List
Orange County was California’s hottest market in 2022, followed by San Diego and the Central Coast. The Central Valley, Sacramento and San Francisco Peninsula–North Bay…
Most Affordable Neighborhoods in Mesa, AZ
Beautiful weather year-round, countless outdoor activities, top-rated golf courses, family-friendly neighborhoods, affordable cost of living and the largest public school district in the state of…
How to Rent an Apartment in One Month: 7 Tips for a Quick Move-In
Moving into a new apartment can be exciting and dreadful at the same time, which is why most of us want to get it over…