Rental Market
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…
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:…
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…
Multigenerational Living: 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…
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 in our October rental activity report. Elsewhere…
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…
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….
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 our September rental activity report, making the list for the…
Best Rental Markets in the U.S.: 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…
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…
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…
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…
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 in our August Rental Activity Report, leading our top 30…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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….
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….
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…
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…
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….
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…
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