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How Much Are You Really Paying? RentCafe.com Adds Disclosure of Fees on Rental Listings

Navigating the world of renting isn't just about grappling with the monthly cost of rent. There's a hidden challenge many renters face: A multitude...

Location vs. Space: How Much Does the National Average Rent of $1,700 Stretch in Apartment Size by Zip Code?

In the world of renting, there’s a delicate balance between space and location, as represented best in renters’ eternal dilemma: How far can I...

November Rental Activity Report: Minneapolis Is Most In-Demand City, Two California Destinations Join the List

Minneapolis took the lead for the first time after six months in our ranking of the most in-demand cities for renters. The Midwest...

1 in 5 Millennials & Two-Thirds of Gen Z Struggle to Leave the Nest

20% of Millennials and 68% of Gen Z-ers still live with other family members, taking longer to leave home compared to previous generations.   ...

October Rental Activity Report: Queens Takes Top Spot, Midwest Is Most Popular Region

New York City borough Queens is October’s most sought-after location by U.S. renters. Elsewhere in the state, Buffalo, NY, is this edition’s highest-ranking...

Top Zip Codes Powering the New Apartment Surge: DC’s 20002 Spearheads the Trend

U.S. cities are buzzing with new apartment buildings — more than we’ve seen in decades. So, if you’ve noticed more cranes against your city’s...

16.7 Million Americans Are Renting Alone; Salt Lake City Saw the Highest Surge

Renting is a common housing arrangement for many Americans, but not all renters like sharing their space with other people. In fact, the number...

September Rental Activity Report: Arlington, VA, Takes the Lead as Most Sought-After City, Queens Secures 3rd Spot

Arlington, VA, is the most in-demand city for renters in September for the third consecutive month. High interest in apartments in Kansas City,...

Competition for Apartments Intensifies in Midwest This Rental Season, but Miami Holds Onto 1st Place

Miami was the most competitive rental market during this summer's peak moving season, but the Midwest was America’s hottest apartment region, with three markets...

New Apartment Construction: 1 Million Units Built in 3 Years, Another Million to Be Added Until 2025

New apartment construction in the U.S. is experiencing its best years on record: The pandemic building boom brought 1.2 million apartments to the market...

Dreaming of Living in a House as a Renter? Here Are The Most Affordable Single-Family Rental Markets in the U.S.

In 20 markets across the nation, renters spent less than $1,700 to live in a single-family rental. The Midwest is the leading region...

Looking For Your Family’s Forever City? The Best Places for Renter Families in 2023 Are in the South, With Plano, TX Ranking First

If you're among the 68 million renters living with their family, you know that raising children is hard work. Add to that the task...

August Rental Activity Report: Arlington, VA, Is Most In-Demand City, NYC Boroughs Climb Closer to the Top

Arlington, VA, is the most sought-after city by U.S. renters, leading our top 30 for two consecutive months. The Midwest is this month’s...

Unlocking Phoenix’s Housing Potential: Existing Vacant Land Could Hold Apartments for 93,000 Renters

Phoenix is one the nation's fastest-growing cities, having welcomed more than 30,000 newcomers in the last three years, all needing a place to live...

Apartments From Adaptive Reuse Projects to Exceed 120,000 in Upcoming Years, Despite Recent Slowdown in Office Conversions

Following the effects of the pandemic, adaptive reuse emerged as the solution to the increased demand for housing and the rejuvenation of deserted downtown...

July Rental Activity Report: Arlington, VA, Leads as the Most In-Demand City, the Northeast Region Gains Ground

Arlington, VA, is the most sought-after city by renters in our July rental activity report, leading our ranking for the first time. Kansas...

Miami Is Nation’s Hottest Renting Spot as Florida Shines Again This Rental Season

Although the very start of the year saw a pivot in the Northeast, Florida's apartment market is once again the most competitive in the...

Best Cities for Renters to Live in 2023: Charleston Ranks 1st, South Dominates List

South Carolina’s Charleston ranks first among the best cities for renters to live in 2023, followed by Plano, TX, and Scottsdale, AZ. Conroe,...

June Rental Activity Report: Kansas City Is Most In-Demand City, With Suburb Overland Park Coming in 2nd

The top four most popular cities for renters as found in our June Rental Activity Report are in the Midwest. Kansas City, MO,...

Best College Towns in California to Live Your Best Student Life

Student life is an exciting combination of the school you go to, the friendships you make and the place you move to. So, for...

New Build-to-Rent Homes Hit Record With 3 Times as Many Houses Under Construction

The construction of new build-to-rent homes hit a record in 2022, with more than 14,500 houses completed. Phoenix, Dallas and Detroit are the...

Unlocking the Building Potential in Dallas: Existing Vacant Land Could Hold 100,000 New Apartments

Dallas is facing a serious housing crisis. The city has the largest homeless population in Texas, as well as a severe shortage of housing...

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...

How Much Apartment Space Does $1,500 Get You in 200 U.S. Cities?

Finding an apartment that’s just the right fit is every renter’s dream, whether we’re talking budget, lifestyle, or square footage. While some renters are willing...

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...

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...

America’s Hottest Rental Markets at the Start of 2023: North Jersey Overtakes Miami as Competition Builds Up in the Northeast

The national competitivity score is 60 out of 126 at the start of the year, with vacant apartments occupied within 38 days, on...

National Average Apartment Size Shrinking as Studios & 1-Bedroom Apartments Gain in Share

The average apartment size for new rentals in 2022 was 887 square feet — a 54 square-foot drop since 10 years ago. It...

Millionaire Renters Triple, While High-Income Renters Earning $150,000 or More Reach 2.6 Million

The American household is changing as homeownership is not a priority for everyone, especially not for Millennials and Gen Zs. With 43 million families...

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...

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