Rental Market
Q3 2025 Renter Engagement Tracker: Cincinnati edges D.C. for top spot, Midwest is most in-demand region
With the peak rental season winding down, we took a closer look at renter activity during 2025’s third quarter, which…
Adaptive reuse surges to record 25K apartments, Chicago overtakes Manhattan as top city for conversions
The wave of adaptive reuse projects is accelerating at a record pace. After moderate gains and even some decreases in…
Canada Renter Interest Report: Moncton, NB, leads in Q3 2025 as Vancouver blazes through the charts
With the peak rental season coming to a close, renter activity across Canada remained strong through the third quarter of…
America’s move-easy hotspots: Renters change homes most frequently in the Southeast
For many American renters, the reasons for moving are often related to finding jobs and better housing — trends that…
Canada Renter Interest Report: Winnipeg Leads in Q2 2025 as Toronto Gains Ground
Renter activity across Canada gained pace in the second quarter of 2025, revealing fresh shifts in demand and renewed competition…
Chicagoland is sizzling in peak rental season, but Miami is even hotter
Securing a rental is always tough during the peak moving season. And although thousands of new apartments are popping up…
New apartment construction tops 500K units this year, more than half in 1 region
New apartment construction in the U.S. is flexing its muscle again in 2025, with an estimated 506,353 units expected to…
Mid-Year Renter Engagement Tracker: Washington, D.C. is #1, South dominates Top 30
As movers hit their stride in the peak rental season, apartment searches are reaching a fever pitch. So, to see…
200 Cities, $1,500 Rent: How Much Space Can You Get?
Midwestern and Sunbelt cities offer the most apartment space for a monthly rent of $1,500. To help renters make the…
Work, Vibe, Thrive: Top Metros for Gen Z Graduates in 2025
After graduation, you’ll find yourself facing an important decision — where to move to start your career and enter your…
Best Cities for Renters to Live in 2025: Southern Cities Sweep Top 10
When looking for the best cities for renters in 2025, there are several key factors to keep in mind —…
Miami’s Rental Market Is Red Hot, Fueled by Florida’s Renewed Momentum
As the summer moving season ramps up, apartment hunting is becoming more challenging for renters across the U.S. Bolstered by…
1 in 11 Millionaires Now Rents, Southern Metro Areas Become Hotspots for Luxury Living
In a stunning reversal of traditional wealth patterns, millionaire renters have tripled since 2019, outpacing their homeowning counterparts in one…
Canada Renter Interest Report: Moncton, NB, Tops Q1 2025 Rankings as Toronto Slides Down the List
Apartment searches across Canada saw their usual seasonal dip in the first quarter of 2025, reflecting the typical slowdown that…
Washington, D.C., Leads Cities That Built Most New Downtown Apartments
New apartment construction continues to break records, but in recent years, developers have gradually shifted focus from bustling downtowns to…
Q1 2025 Renter Engagement Tracker: Washington, D.C. Ranks 1st With South Claiming Half of Top 30
Key Takeaways: Washington, D.C., emerges as the top city for rental activity in the first quarter. Las Vegas and Fort…
U.S. Average Apartment Size Is Increasing, With San Francisco and New York Leading the Charge
As we kick off the rental season, square footage has emerged as the new currency in the apartment market, with…
Rental Activity Report: Washington, D.C., Still in the Lead, With Midwest Matching South for Renter Interest
With spring approaching fast, many renters are ditching the winter blues and looking for their next happy place. But which…
New Chapter Unlocked: These Are the Best College Towns for 2025
Bozeman, MT, takes the crown of the best college town in the U.S. for second year in a row. East…
Hottest Rental Markets in Early 2025: Chicagoland’s Rise Challenges Miami
At the start of 2025, the Midwest emerged as the most competitive region for apartment-hunters with 10 metros in the…
Rental Activity Report: Washington, D.C. Tops List Again as Southern Cities Attract More Interest
The start of the year is prime time for renters seeking great deals on a new place to call home….
Luxury for Less: Best Zip Codes for Upscale Living at Lower Rents
An attractive apartment with desirable amenities, in a nice neighborhood, at a reasonable monthly rent. Many renters dream of such…
Record-Breaking 71K Units Set to Emerge From Office-to-Apartment Conversions
Key Takeaways: The number of office-to-apartment conversions has skyrocketed from 23,100 in 2022 to a record-breaking 70,700 in 2025. Office-to-apartment…
Canada’s Trending Cities for Renters: Winnipeg Holds Onto 1st Spot at the Start of 2025, Toronto Moves Up in the Rankings
Apartment searches in Canada experienced a seasonal decline at the start of 2025, a trend typically seen during the winter…
Minneapolis Is Top City to Watch in 2025 Amid Midwest – West Battle for Popularity
Minneapolis is renters’ top city to watch in 2025 for rental activity, after attracting considerable rental interest throughout 2024. Atlanta…
2024 in Review: Top Insights Renters Need to Know
In 2024, the real estate market has experienced notable transformations. So, to provide renters with a comprehensive understanding of the…
Rental Activity Report: Washington, D.C., Is #1 City as Southern Locations Dominate Top 30
Washington, D.C., remains the most desirable city for renters this month, after first reaching #1 in October. The South is…
2024 Year-End Report: Miami’s Competitiveness Wanes With Suburban Chicago and Milwaukee Closing In
The Midwest stands out as a red-hot region for renters in 2024, with five markets in the nation’s top 10…
The Great Reshuffling Revisited: Why Are Americans Moving?
A little more than 24 million Americans moved last year — the lowest number in the last 25 years. A…
Rental Activity Report: Washington, D.C., Surges to #1 Spot, South Dominates Top 30
Washington, D.C., is the most desirable city for renters this month, steadily climbing the rankings since January. The South remains…
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