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Things to Do in New York City

New York City really is the city that never sleeps. There are countless landmarks, museums and parks to visit and new experiences to enjoy...

Walk in Hamilton’s Shoes: 8 Iconic Locations from the Musical [Then and Now Photos]

Article updated June 2020 Hamilton has been hugely popular over the past few years, with premiere after premiere, Lin-Manuel Miranda hosting SNL, a PBS documentary…...

High-Rise Apartment Buildings and Mid-Rise Buildings Are Overshadowing Low-Rises for the First Time in 3 Decades

Tall skylines anchored by impressive skyscrapers have been the staple image of large American cities, dominated by office towers and a few residential condominium...

Apartment Construction in 2019 Marks Second Year of Slowing Trend, with DFW Metro Surpassing New York in New Completions

Article updated September 19, 2019.  Highlights: Apartment construction slows down compared to last year, from 326,000 new deliveries in 2018 to a projection of under...

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...

New York City Is Set to Make Its Buildings More Efficient by 2030

Climate change is a world-wide issue. While there are many discussions regarding possible solutions, New York City has officially taken action by enacting a...

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...

Expert Interview: Receiving an Apartment Rent Increase Notice

RentCafe is bringing you a series of interviews that address the most common landlord-tenant legal matters. Our goal is to inform you of your options...

The Next Gen of Renters: Mom and Dad – Renters over 60 Grew by 43% in a Decade

Today’s demographics look substantially different than they did only a decade ago due to America’s population of seniors renting growing significantly and at a...

Reasons for Hiring a Realtor to Find Rent in a Competitive Rental Market

Article written by Dani Vanderboegh from Homelight When people think 'realtor', they often think of the home-buying or home-selling process, but real estate agents do so much...

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.  ...

As Apartments Are Shrinking, Seattle Tops New York with the Smallest Rentals in the U.S.

Highlights: The average size of new apartments in the U.S. in 2018 is 941 square feet, 5 percent smaller than ten years ago, with studio...

Goodbye LA, Hello Phoenix: Affordable Housing Makes Second-Tier Metros Top Choices for Moving

With the middle-class squeezed by the rising cost of living, particularly housing costs, many average-earners find it an onerous endeavor to create a decent...

What Is a Pied-à-Terre and Why Would You Want to Live in One?

If you’ve been browsing the property listings of a major city, like New York, you’re bound to come across the term pied-à-terre. It’s certainly...

Top Trending Zip Codes for the Millennial Population Are Big City Urban Cores

Are millennials today more likely to live in and near downtowns or withdraw to outer neighborhoods? Population dynamics are always shifting in the nation's...

Breed Restrictions: What Should You Know When Renting with Pets?

Pets are family and your four-legged buddies are a big factor in major decisions, including renting an apartment. The entire process of searching for...

The Go-To Guide to Renting Your First Apartment

At first, the question of what to expect when renting your first apartment can be a bit daunting since you’re approaching an entirely unknown...

The Most Prosperous Cities in the U.S.

Highlights: Texas cuts into the East Coast – West Coast rivalry, claiming 6 spots of the top 20 California has the highest concentration of highly prosperous...

Interior Design Details Renters Should Look for

Apartment hunting is difficult, especially when you’re looking for something long term to call home. If you’re a renter you won’t be able to...

An Abundance of Amenities Take Over Long Island City Rentals

Having been on a building spree during the past few years, apartment developers in Long Island City now face the results. A recent article from...

2017 Year End Rent Report – Las Vegas Was 2017’s Hottest Large Rental Market

Report highlights: The national average apartment rent in 2017 increased by 2.5% y-o-y, reached $1,359/month at the end of 2017, according to Yardi Matrix ...

The Internet of Things Makes its Way into Luxury Rentals

As more and more people in their 20s start looking for their first homes, the rental market is rapidly catching up with the times...

Study: The Average Renter Household Needs $549 in Savings for the Holiday Shopping

Ideally, the holiday season should be all about giving. Realistically, however, it’s still all about giving, just not exclusively in the merriest sense of...

Apartments Are About to Get More Eco-Friendly in NYC and Other Cities

Climate change has been a controversial subject lately across the country due to President Trump’s decision to withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement. While...

Renting Smart Near the Top 10 Universities of 2018

Few high schoolers have a clear idea of where they want to go to college. Along with choosing a major and deciding which courses to...

The Most Expensive Zip Codes for Renters in 2017 – Mapped

Updated May 2018 If you're moving and looking to rent an apartment, you'll want to compare rent prices in and around your area, whether you're...

Top U.S. Neighborhoods That Got the Most Apartments After the Recession

The real estate market has been through a lot since the recession. After "the big housing crash" home buying humbly stepped aside, allowing renting...

Suburb vs City: Suburban Areas Are Gaining Renters Faster Than Urban Areas in 19 out of 20 Largest Metros

Article featured on: Key highlights: The number of renters grows faster in the suburbs than in cities in 19 out of 20 U.S. metros The...

Time-Lapse Slides Show the Most Spectacular Skyline Changes in the U.S. in the Last Decade

The top growing cities in the country are among the largest U.S. cities, according to the newest U.S. Census population data. In other words,...

Two-Thirds of Partially-Affordable Housing Is Built in Desirable Areas

Location is one of the strongest indicators of housing quality, because it determines the quality of education, jobs and opportunities to which residents have...

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