Market Insights
The Most Popular Zip Codes for Baby Boomers: New York Challenges Sunny Locations for the Title
Baby boomers certainly don’t fit the mold when it comes to housing preferences. While a big part of them continue…
Best ZIP Codes for Renters Looking for Top-Rated Urban Schools
As older Millennials‘ children are approaching school age (I know!), is the “urban generation” forced to look to the suburbs…
North and Central Florida Rent Report – May 2019
The national average rent reached $1,442 in May 2019, a year-over-year increase of 2.5%, according to data from Yardi Matrix. Fort…
Louisiana Rent Report – May 2019
The national average rent reached $1,442 in May 2019, a year-over-year increase of 2.5%, according to data from Yardi Matrix. Denham…
Going Away to College? Here’s How Much It Costs to Rent Near the Top 100 Universities
Finding the best apartments for college students can be challenging — for first-years and undergrads alike. If there aren’t any…
New York City Is Set to Make Its Buildings More Efficient by 2030
Climate change is a world-wide issue. While there are many discussions regarding possible solutions, New York City has officially taken…
Greenest States in the U.S.: Top States Where It’s Easiest to Adopt a Sustainable Lifestyle (Infographic)
When deciding to go green, many people start to realize the scarce number of green alternatives available for a sustainable…
How Much Space Can You Rent on a Median Income in the 100 Largest U.S. Cities?
Whether it’s a temporary whim, a childhood dream, or the desire to have access to the big city life in…
Almost 300% More LEED-Certified Eco-Friendly Apartments in Large-Scale Buildings in a Decade
Key highlights: The number of new LEED-certified rental units in large-scale buildings dropped for the second year in a row…
The Hidden Cost of an Arts Career – Artists Are Rent-Burdened in 80% of Cultural Districts
Key takeaways: Artists who live in cultural districts pay about $380 more per month in rent than the city average. …
The Next Gen of Renters: Mom and Dad – Renters over 60 Grew by 43% in a Decade
Today’s demographics look substantially different than they did only a decade ago due to America’s population of seniors renting growing…
Rent Trends in Philadelphia vs Pittsburgh: Bridging the Rent Gap Between Pennsylvania’s Two Largest Cities
Strong demand for rental units in 2018 has fueled price growth nationally with the average rent in the U.S. clocking…
2018 Year End Rent Report – Rents Hold Strong at Year End, Las Vegas Among the Top Most Aggressive Markets
Key takeaways: The national average apartment rent ends the year with a strong 3.1% y-o-y increase, having reached $1,419, $42 above what…
Rent Continues to Climb in 93% of Cities, with Pressure Still on in the Largest Renter Hubs
Key takeaways: The national average rent registered a year-over-year increase of 3.3% ($45) in October, at $1,420 per month, according…
End of Rental Season Brings Renters Temporary Relief, but Demand Keeps Fueling Increases in Big Employment Hubs
Key takeaways: Rent growth came to a halt in September at national level – the $1,412 U.S.-wide average marks a…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 – 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…
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…
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 – 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 – 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,…
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…
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 – 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…
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 – 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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