Market Insights

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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…

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Record-Breaking 71K Apartments Set to Emerge From Office Conversions

The number of apartments set to be converted from office spaces has skyrocketed from 23,100 in 2022 to a record-breaking…

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Minneapolis Is Top City to Watch in 2025 Amid Midwest – West Battle for Popularity

Minneapolis is renters’ top city to watch in 2025 after attracting considerable rental interest throughout 2024. Atlanta claims the silver…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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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Canada’s Trending Cities for Renters: Winnipeg Ranks 1st as Many Look to Prairie Hubs for Better Deals

Key Takeaways: Winnipeg, MB, is the #1 trending city for renter interest in Canada, leading a pack of highly coveted…

From Coast to Coast: Which Are the Most Livable Places in the U.S. in 2024?

Dreaming of that perfect place to live? Look no further! After analyzing 139 U.S. metros and using 17 key metrics…

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September Rental Activity Report: Detroit Takes the Crown, South Is Renters’ Preferred Region

Detroit sees meteoric rise as renters’ preferred city this month. The South is the most in-demand region for renters in…

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Chicagoland Matches Miami for Hottest Rental Market, Fueled by Rise of the Midwest

Key Takeaways: The national RCI score stands at 75.8 during the busiest time for moving, with significantly more renters choosing…

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Top Influencer-Friendly Cities in 2024: Bloomington, IN, Rolls Out the Red Carpet for Gen Z-ers

There are plenty of reasons to pack up and move to another city. One would be to answer the call…

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August Rental Activity Report: Minneapolis Is Most Sought-After City Again, West Dominates Rankings

Minneapolis takes back the crown after a brief stint in second place last month. Renters are focusing their apartment searches…

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July Rental Activity Report: Overland Park, KS, Returns to Top Spot, West Region Attracts Most Interest From Renters

Overland Park, KS, dethrones Minneapolis as renters’ favorite city in the July rental activity report. The West stands out as…

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New Apartment Construction to Reach Historic High of Half Million in 2024, Two Million Rentals to Open by 2028

The U.S. is poised to reach new heights in new apartment construction for the third year in a row, with…

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

Renters looking for a spacious apartment on a budget in a big city should immediately head to the South. That’s…

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2024 Mid-Year Review: Top Rental Market Findings by RentCafe.com

The first half of 2024 revealed intriguing trends and shifts in the rental market. To keep you informed, RentCafe.com has…

Aerial view of downtown Minneapolis, MN, with a mix of modern high-rise buildings, bridges over the river, and residential areas surrounded by lush greenery under a cloudy sky.

Mid-Year Rental Activity Report: Minneapolis Is Top City in 1st Half of 2024, West Most Desirable Region for Renting

Key Takeaways: Our mid-year rental activity report reveals a growing trend of renters adopting a meticulous approach to their apartment…

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Best Cities for Renters to Live in 2024: Charleston Tops the Charts for Second Year in a Row

Key Takeaways Charleston, SC, is this year’s best city for renters for the second year in a row, followed by…

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Chicago, Silicon Valley Challenge Miami as Hottest Rental Markets

Key takeaways: The national competitivity score stands at 73.4 out of 100 at the start of the moving season, with…

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May Rental Activity Report: Minneapolis Makes Swift Return to Top Spot, South Prevails in Top 30

Minneapolis returns as the most in-demand city for renters — its fourth time taking the lead in 2024. The South…

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Average Apartment Size Rebounds Nationally as More 2- & 3-Bedroom Rentals Are Built

The average apartment size in the U.S. increased by 27 square feet from the previous year, reaching 916 square feet….

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Rental Activity Report: Overland Park, KS, Boldly Edges Out Minneapolis for Top Spot After Stunning Climb

Overland Park, KS, dethrones Minneapolis as most sought-after spot by renters in our April rental activity report. West & South…

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Adaptive Reuse Surges Again With 151K Upcoming Units; Hotel Conversions Overtake Offices in 2023

Adaptive reuse projects are on the rise again with 17.6% more apartments converted from outdated buildings in 2023 compared to…

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Gen Z by Age 30: Renting Becomes the Go-To Housing Option With a Total Cost of $145,000

Generation Z is emerging as the most diverse and potentially the best-educated group in American history, setting them up to…

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March Rental Activity Report: Minneapolis Leads the Chart; Alabama City Makes Bold Entry Into Top 10

Minneapolis is renters’ first pick for apartment-hunting for the fourth month in a row.   Overland Park, KS, overtakes Atlanta for…

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The Build-to-Rent Housing Boom: New Single-Family Rentals Reach All-Time High, With Another 45,000 on the Way

Build-to-rent homes are having their most successful year on record: A total of 27,500 houses for rent were completed last…

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Unlocking Miami-Dade’s Housing Potential: Existing Vacant Land Could Provide Affordable Housing for 192,000 Renters

Miami-Dade County is dealing with an affordable housing challenge: Through a combination of nationwide rising housing costs and a development…

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February Rental Activity Report: Minneapolis Is the Most Coveted City, Western Cities Dominate the Top 30

Minneapolis is the most sought-after city by renters for the third consecutive month. Atlanta and Queens, NY, are neck and…