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The most expensive ZIP codes - 2018

America’s Most Expensive ZIP Codes for Renters in 2018

Much like outside temperatures, rents usually peak toward the middle of summer, and this year it really is scorching out…

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National Apartment Rents Hit New Milestone, Demand for Small Apartments Catches Up with Family-Sized Rentals

Key takeaways: The national average rent reached the all-time high of $1,405 in June 2018, having increased by 2.9 percent…

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National Rents See Slowest Season Start in Years, but Most Renter Mega-Hubs Maintain Upward Trend

Key takeaways: The national average rent was $1,381 in May 2018, having increased by 2 percent year over year, and…

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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…

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Rental Season Debuts with Increases in Most Large Cities, National Y-o-Y Growth Follows the Trend of the Past 16 Months

Key takeaways: The national average rent was $1,377 in April 2018, having increased by 2.4 percent year over year, and…

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Renters vs Owners: Renters Became the Majority Population in 22 Large Cities

  Key takeaways The population of almost a quarter of the 100 largest U.S. cities has changed from homeowner- to…

New Jersey’s Most Expensive ZIP Codes

New Jersey’s Most Expensive ZIP Codes – Hoboken and Edgewater Rents 2.5 Times the National Average

Key takeaways: Hoboken’s 07030 is the #1 most expensive ZIP code for renters in New Jersey with an average of…

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Apartment Rents Stabilize in November Around the Country, While Mid-Sized Markets Remain Active

Key takeaways: Rents were consistent for the month, coming in at $1,358 – just 2.5 percent higher than this time last…

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Renting Gains More Popularity Across All Generations While Owning Is Seen as a Less Affordable Option

Nowadays, owning a home is no longer as hip as it once was – and not as affordable either. A…

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October Rents Quiet Down in One-Fifth of U.S. Cities in Anticipation of the Off-Season

Key takeaways: National rents are feeling the effects of the off-season, slightly decreasing to $1,358 in October, and posting an annual growth…

Most Expensive ZIP Codes in Virginia

Virginia’s Most Expensive ZIP Codes – It Takes Over $2.2K/Month to Rent in Arlington’s Priciest ZIP Codes

Key takeaways: Virginia’s #1 most expensive ZIP code is Arlington’s 22209 with an average of $2,348 22209 together with adjacent…

Michigan’s Most Expensive ZIP Codes

Michigan’s Most Expensive ZIP Codes – Supply Flatlines, But Rents Up Throughout State

Key takeaways: 48104 is the #1 most expensive ZIP code for renters in Michigan at an average of $2,021 Grand…

Maryland’s Most Expensive ZIP Codes

Maryland’s Most Expensive ZIP Codes – Chevy Chase and Potomac Town in the Lead at Over $2.3K

Key takeaways: At a monthly average of $2,392 Chevy Chase’s 20815 is the #1 most expensive ZIP code in Maryland,…

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Georgia’s Most Expensive ZIP Codes This Fall – Alpharetta in the Lead, Closely Followed by Atlanta

Key Takeaways: Zip 30009 in Alpharetta wins the title for being most expensive, with an average rent of $2,223 Atlanta leads with…

Massachusetts’ Most Expensive ZIP Codes

The Most Expensive ZIP Codes in Massachusetts – 3rd Priciest City for Renters, Boston Core Cluster of Expensive Zips

   Key takeaways: Boston’s 02199 is the #1 most expensive ZIP code for Massachusetts renters at an average of $4,227…

Oregon’s Most Expensive ZIP Codes

Oregon’s Most Expensive ZIP Codes – with $1.8K, Portland’s Pearl District, Nob Hill and the Northwest District Are Leading the Pack

Key takeaways: At $1,837, Oregon’s #1 most expensive ZIP code for renters is 97209 in Portland Portland is home to…

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National Rents on Pause for the Entire Peak Rental Season, Including Priciest Cities; Mid-Sized Cities Continue Rally

Key takeaways: The national average rent was $1,354 in September, remaining virtually flat for the 4th month in a row, and…

Colorado’s Most Expensive ZIP Codes

Colorado’s Most Expensive ZIP Codes – Cherry Creek and Congress Park in the Lead, Englewood and Cherry Hills Village Close Behind at Nearly $2K

Key takeaways: At $1,991, Denver’s 80206 is the #1 most expensive ZIP code for Colorado renters Rents in 44 of…

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Rents Continue Slowdown in NYC, SF But Mid-Sized Cities See Major Spike

Key takeaways: Average rents hit $1,352 for the month of August, rising just $1 – or 0.1% – since July,…

The most Expensive ZIP codes for renters in Texas

The Most Expensive ZIP Codes in Texas – Central Austin in the Lead with Downtown Rents Nearing $2.5K

Key takeaways: The #1 most expensive ZIP code in Texas is 78701 in trendy Downtown Austin with an average rent…

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The Most Expensive ZIP Codes for Renters in Florida in 2017

Key Highlights: Apartment rents in Coral Gables ZIP 33146 are the highest in the State of Florida 42 of the…

Washington’s Most Expensive ZIP Codes

Washington’s Most Expensive ZIP Codes – Seattle’s CBD On Top with Urban Core Rents Nearing $2.5K

Key takeaways: At $2,428, Seattle’s 98101 is the #1 most expensive ZIP code for renters in Washington Seattle is also…

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Despite National Slowdown, Rents in Midland, Buffalo Reach New Highs in July

Key takeaways: Average rents hits $1,350 for the month of July, rising just $1 – or 0.1% – since June,…

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June 2017 Rent Report: Rents Lose Steam in Construction-Crazed Cities But Spiral in Others

Key takeaways: Average rents on U.S. apartments rose by $12, or 0.9%, in June, hitting $1,349 for the month, according…

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Arizona’s Most Expensive ZIP Codes—Desert View- and ASU-Area Rents on the Heels of Downtown Phoenix

Highlights The most expensive ZIP code in Arizona is 85003 in the Central City/Encanto area of Phoenix with an average…

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The Priciest Zip Codes for Renters in North Carolina in 2017

Key Highlights: Charlotte’s urban core is home to the top 3 most expensive zip codes for renters in North Carolina…

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Rent Pressure Shifts from Hot Cities to Mid-Tier Housing Markets in May

Key takeaways: Average rents on U.S. apartments rose by $4, or 0.3%, in May, hitting $1,316 for the month, according…

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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…

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Small Cities Take the Spotlight as April Rents Jump while San Fran, NYC See Big Drops

Key takeaways: The average U.S. apartment rent increased by $2 in April, reaching $1,314 according to Yardi Matrix. Again the…

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