New York State Rent Report – September 2019
The national average rent went up by 3.2% in the past year but dipped by 0.1% month-over-month, reaching $1,471 in September according to data from Yardi Matrix. Syracuse, NY renters saw the highest monthly rent increase in September, with the average rate reaching $1,139 per month. Mineola apartments are the most expensive, while apartments in…
Read MoreWisconsin Rent Report – September 2019
The national average rent went up by 3.2% in the past year but dipped by 0.1% month-over-month, reaching $1,471 in September according to data from Yardi Matrix. West Allis, WI renters saw the highest annual rent increase in September, with the average rate reaching $998 per month. Brookfield apartments are the most expensive, while apartments…
Read MoreUtah Rent Report – September 2019
The national average rent went up by 3.2% in the past year but dipped by 0.1% month-over-month, reaching $1,471 in September according to data from Yardi Matrix. Pleasant Grove, UT renters saw the highest monthly rent increase in September, with the average rate reaching $1,193 per month. Provo apartments are the most expensive, while apartments…
Read MoreTennessee Rent Report – September 2019
The national average rent went up by 3.2% in the past year but dipped by 0.1% month-over-month, reaching $1,471 in September according to data from Yardi Matrix. Goodlettsville and Collierville renters saw the highest monthly increases in September, with their average rates reaching $1,143 and $1,275 per month, respectively. Germantown apartments are the most expensive, while…
Read MorePennsylvania Rent Report – September 2019
The national average rent went up by 3.2% in the past year but dipped by 0.1% month-over-month, reaching $1,471 in September according to data from Yardi Matrix. Greensburg, PA renters saw the highest monthly rent increase in September, with the average rate reaching $763 per month. King of Prussia apartments are the most expensive, while…
Read MoreTexas Rent Report – September 2019
The national average rent went up by 3.2% in the past year but dipped by 0.1% month-over-month, reaching $1,471 in September according to data from Yardi Matrix. Edinburg, TX renters saw the highest monthly rent increase in September, with the average rate reaching $867 per month. Flower Mound apartments are the most expensive, while apartments…
Read MoreGeorgia Rent Report – September 2019
The national average rent went up by 3.2% in the past year but dipped by 0.1% month-over-month, reaching $1,471 in September according to data from Yardi Matrix. Warner Robins, GA renters saw the highest monthly rent increase in September, with the average rate reaching $833 per month. Johns Creek apartments are the most expensive, while…
Read MoreFlorida Rent Report – September 2019
The national average rent went up by 3.2% in the past year but dipped by 0.1% month-over-month, reaching $1,471 in September according to data from Yardi Matrix. Coral Gables, FL renters saw the highest monthly rent increase in September, with the average rate reaching $2,601 per month. Coral Gables apartments are the most expensive, while…
Read MoreConnecticut Rent Report – September 2019
The national average rent went up by 3.2% in the past year but dipped by 0.1% month-over-month, reaching $1,471 in September according to data from Yardi Matrix data. New Britain, CT renters saw the highest monthly rent increase in September, reaching $1,107 per month. Stamford apartments are the most expensive, while apartments in Waterbury have the…
Read MoreColorado Rent Report – September 2019
The national average rent went up by 3.2% in the past year but dipped by 0.1% month-over-month, reaching $1,471 in September according to data from Yardi Matrix. Westminster, CO renters saw the highest monthly rent increase in September, with the average rate reaching $1,507 per month. Boulder apartments are the most expensive, while apartments in…
Read MoreCentral Valley Rent Report – September 2019
The national average rent went up by 3.2% in the past year but dipped by 0.1% month-over-month, reaching $1,471 in September according to data from Yardi Matrix. Turloc, CA renters saw the highest monthly rent increase in September, with the average rate reaching $1,258 per month. Davis apartments are the most expensive, while apartments in…
Read MoreArkansas Rent Report – September 2019
The national average rent went up by 3.2% in the past year but dipped by 0.1% month-over-month, reaching $1,471 in September according to data from Yardi Matrix. Sherwood, AR renters saw the highest annual rent increase in September, with the average rate reaching $664 per month. North Little Rock apartments are the most expensive, while…
Read MoreNew Mexico Rent Report – September 2019
The national average rent went up by 3.2% in the past year but dipped by 0.1% month-over-month, reaching $1,471 in September according to data from Yardi Matrix. Santa Fe, NM renters saw the highest annual rent increase in September, with the average rate reaching $1,202 per month. Santa Fe apartments are the most expensive, while…
Read MoreKansas Rent Report – September 2019
The national average rent went up by 3.2% in the past year but dipped by 0.1% month-over-month, reaching $1,471 in September according to data from Yardi Matrix. Prairie Village, KS renters saw the highest annual rent increase in September, with the average rate reaching $1,261 per month. Prairie Village apartments are the most expensive, while…
Read MoreAlabama Rent Report – September 2019
The national average rent went up by 3.2% in the past year but dipped by 0.1% month-over-month, reaching $1,471 in September according to data from Yardi Matrix. Gulf Shores, AL renters saw the highest annual rent increase in September, with the average rate reaching $1,034 per month. Vestavia Hills apartments are the most expensive, while…
Read More10 Things Every Adult Should Have in Their Bedroom
When you’re living on your own for the first time, the bedroom isn’t usually the first place you jump into designing. That may be because your living room is begging for furniture and décor to impress your guests, or your kitchen needs stocking so you can finally cook for yourself. All too often, young adults…
Read More6 High-Impact Decorating Tips That Will Transform Your Rental Apartment
Your rental apartment doesn’t have to be a cookie-cutter, boring space. While you can’t make permanent changes to it, there are still plenty of ways to turn it into a cozy home where your personal style truly shines. From window curtains to colorful rugs and wall decorations, here are 6 high-impact tips for overcoming décor…
Read MoreUser-Friendly Chicago: 14 Apps for Every Local and Visitor
Being the third-largest city in the U.S. says enough about Chicago and how intimidating it can be. However, the Windy City is very friendly, welcoming diversity and taking pride in being a “melting pot of arts and culture”. We decided to embark on an effort to make it even friendlier for you, whether you are…
Read MoreHow to Find a Rental Property If You Have a Disability
Life with a disability is difficult because not everything is under your control. Renting is no different. Unlike buying a home and having the ability to customize every aspect of the property, when renting you are often limited by the existing amenities. However, there are plenty of ways you can take control. When it comes…
Read MoreThe Most Expensive ZIP Codes in America in 2019
It’s time for our annual tradition here at RentCafe — ranking the country’s most expensive ZIP Codes for renters. As summer has come to an end and with it the peak renting season, there’s no better time to dream about the alluring, most exclusive places where we all wish we could, but only a lucky few…
Read MoreDownloading Phoenix: 15 Useful Local Apps to Help You Get Around the Valley of the Sun
We live in the age of instant information, where the smartphone is an extension of the self. Each day, more and more apps are developed to simplify our lives and information about everything we need to get by lies just a few taps away. Whether you’re a born and raised Phoenician, you’ve just moved to…
Read More10 Things to Do While Renting, That’ll Help You Buy a Home Later
While renting is often seen as a more financially-positive alternative to homeownership, many of us would still like to transition from tenant to owner in our lifetime. Variations of age, geographical position, and financial status often come into play when discussing renting versus homeownership, as well as the trends in the real estate market. According…
Read MoreTulsans Value Their Space: The Local Self-Storage Market Heats Up
How much do you know about Tulsa, OK? Maybe the famous Rodgers and Hammerstein musical Oklahoma!, which is set nearby—and had plenty to say about American traditions and values, some might say—tells us what to expect from this city! The folk here clearly value having space around them, and they also appear to have a…
Read MoreMorningside-Lenox Park: A Historically Charming Atlanta Neighborhood
Updated September 2020. Morningside-Lenox Park is a lovely in-town tree-lined community in Atlanta, Georgia, filled with charm and character. Just a quick 15-minute drive puts you in the center of town, which is ideal if you happen to work in downtown Atlanta. The area’s name is derived from the proximity of the two neighborhoods, Morningside…
Read MoreCommuting in America: How It’s Changed in the Past Decade
For many people working in large US cities, daily commutes are inevitable. Traveling to and from work eats up a lot of time for the average American, but how has commuting time changed in the last 10 years? COMMERCIALCafe recently released a report on how the time we spend commuting changed in the past decade.…
Read MorePlug into Houston: 13 Must-Have Local Apps that Open Up H-Town
Finding your way through the fourth-largest city in the U.S. can be challenging. Rest easy, though, because you can conquer anything with a smartphone in hand. There are apps for everything from finding a place to eat to locating the closest hospital. You never know which app will come in handy, so we put together…
Read More10 Things Every Adult Should Have in Their Kitchen
Did you ever find an exciting recipe online—only to discover you’re missing some essential kitchen utensils? Or, have you wanted to have friends over for a full-blown, adult dinner party when you realized you didn’t have any decent serving dishes? We’ve all been there at one point or another. The transition from the post-teenage-drinking-wine-from-cups period…
Read More11 Great Online Tools for Home Decluttering
Decluttering is hard work, and what makes it harder is that most of us start the process only when we have no other choice. We’re usually decluttering when moving, downsizing, or during other major life events. It’s stress with more stress on top, so no wonder we are overwhelmed by the entire situation. To avoid…
Read MorePeak Rental Season Comes to an End as the National Average Rent Reaches $1,472
Key takeaways: The national average rent increased by 3.3% ($47) year over year and 0.1% ($2) month over month, reaching $1,472 in August according to data from Yardi Matrix. 97% of cities (253 of 260) saw a seasonal wind-down in August compared to the previous month, 4 cities registered monthly increases of over 1%, while 3…
Read MoreNew York State Rent Report – August 2019
The national average rent reached $1,472 in August, up by 3.3% ($47) year-over-year, and 0.1% ($2) month-over-month, according to data from Yardi Matrix. Holbrook, NY renters saw the highest monthly rent increase in August, with the average rate reaching $2,136 per month. White Plains apartments are the most expensive among the state’s largest cities, while…
Read More