Market Insights
America’s newest neighborhoods. 50 zip codes that barely existed a decade ago
Looking for the next great American neighborhoods? Across the Sun Belt, entire communities are rising from former farmland and vacant…
Rental competition in early 2026: Cooler overall, but cities like Chicago, Atlanta & San Francisco buck the trend
The year started on a promising note for apartment hunters as the national rental market has cooled off slightly, at…
The best college towns in the U.S. for 2026: Bozeman, MT, leads for 3rd straight year
Bozeman, MT, ranks as the best college town in the U.S. for the third consecutive year in RentCafe’s 2026 analysis…
Office-to-apartment conversions break records again, with 90K rentals in the pipeline
Empty office buildings across the country are being reimagined as housing. Spaces once filled with desks and conference rooms are…
Gen Z housing hotspots: Southern metros lead in renter growth while buyers turn to the Midwest
Tech-savvy, connected, and financially conscious, Gen Z is stepping into the housing market with confidence — and reshaping it in…
Top trending cities to watch ahead of the 2026 rental season
As the 2026 rental season approaches, early signs of heightened renter interest are already taking shape across several U.S. cities….
Canada Renter Interest Report: Moncton, NB, leads in Q4 2025, Vancouver breaches top 10
Moncton, NB, was the most in-demand rental market in Canada in Q4 2025, as renter interest stayed strong nationwide despite…
Record year for affordable housing construction — Seattle leads the nation
In the past five years, the U.S. built nearly 310,000 new affordable apartments, according to sister company Yardi Matrix* —…
2025 Year-end report: It’s harder than ever to find an apartment in Manhattan, NY; Miami & Chicagoland are still red-hot
Apartment hunting remained intense across the U.S. this year, with Miami and Chicago leading the pack and Manhattan rising fast….
Searching for the best place to move in 2026? These are the most livable metro areas in the US
Does finding a place where you can live well without breaking the bank seem like a distant dream? We set…
Here’s what renting was really like in 2025: Local insights from America’s big cities
If you’ve searched for an apartment this year, you already know: the rental market has been anything but boring in…
2025 rental market in review: Key trends and exclusive insights from RentCafe.com
The rental market has shifted in meaningful ways in 2025, reshaping who rents and where. More than 506,000 new apartments…
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…
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…
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