Iowa Rent Report – July 2019
The national average rent reached $1,469 in July, up by 3.4% ($48) year-over-year, and 0.2% ($3) month-over-month, according to data from Yardi Matrix. The average rent in Des Moines reached $901, 1% ($9) more per month than a year ago. Council Bluffs, IA renters saw the highest annual rent increase in July, reaching $915 per…
Read MoreApartment Rents Begin to Lose Steam in July as the Monthly Rate Reaches $1,469
Key takeaways: The national average rent reached $1,469 in July, up by 3.4% ($48) year-over-year, and 0.2% ($3) month-over-month, according to data from Yardi Matrix. 64% of the 260 cities included have rents below the national average, while 36% have average rents above. The average rent in the country’s most affordable city, Wichita, KS, reached…
Read MoreNorth Carolina Rent Report – July 2019
The national average rent reached $1,469 in July, up by 3.4% ($48) year-over-year, and 0.2% ($3) month-over-month, according to data from Yardi Matrix. Clemmons, NC renters saw the highest monthly rent increase in July, reaching $877 per month. Chapel Hill apartments are the most expensive among the state’s largest cities, while apartments in Asheboro have…
Read MoreFashionable Renting: How to Achieve Popular Interior Design Trends in Your Apartment
The interior design style you choose for your home sets the tone of its story. While design choice is a matter of taste, certain styles have dominated distinct US regions and different states. The geography and the environment, along with the history of the state, are factors that influence a predilection for one style over…
Read More7 Practical Ways to Create an Entryway When You Don’t Have One
In a typical modern apartment, it can be difficult to find the right balance between style and functionality, especially if you want to design an entryway with little space on hand. Whether you’re dealing with an open floor plan or cramped walls and narrow hallways, you’ll inevitably come across some challenges when it comes to…
Read MoreHow to Save Money by Cutting These 7 Expenses Out of Your Life
In theory, we all know we should be prudent with our finances and save money for rainy days and retirement. However, putting this into practice is easier said than done, when the cost of living is increasing every year and wages are hardly keeping up. According to a Pew Research Center report, Americans’ real wages…
Read MoreSmall Apartment Storage Ideas for Renters
As a renter, the limitations of your apartment or condo can seem difficult to overcome. Between seasonal clothing and oversized furniture, you may find yourself renting another space: a storage unit. But before you start researching facilities, know that there are many small apartment storage ideas you can use as a renter! By being intentional…
Read MoreWhat You Should Know When Renting with Kids
Finding the right home when you have children can be difficult, often resulting in months of frustrated searching until you find the perfect rental property that provides the safety and security your kids need. What if you need your place to be baby-proofed because you’ve got a curious toddler running around? What kind of safety…
Read MoreThe 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 to be homeowners, an impressive number of this cohort is joining younger generations on the renting bandwagon and showing a growing interest in big city life. But which places can be crowned as the most popular…
Read MoreIowa Mid-Year Rent Report – June 2019
The U.S. average rent increased by 3.2% ($45) year over year and reached $1,465 in June 2019, up by 0.8% ($12) month over month, according to Yardi Matrix data. The average rent in Des Moines reached $903, $14 more per month than a year ago. Council Bluffs, IA renters saw the highest annual rent increase in June,…
Read MoreOhio Mid-Year Rent Report – June 2019
The U.S. average rent increased by 3.2% ($45) year over year and reached $1,465 in June 2019, up by 0.8% ($12) month over month, according to Yardi Matrix data. Columbus, OH remains the second most budget-friendly renter mega-hub in the U.S., reaching $940 per month in June. Dayton saw the highest annual rent increase out of the state’s…
Read MoreOregon Mid-Year Rent Report – June 2019
The U.S. average rent increased by 3.2% ($45) year over year reaching $1,465 in June 2019, up by 0.8% ($12) month over month, according to Yardi Matrix data. Hillsboro, OR renters saw the highest monthly rent increase in June, reaching $1,584 per month. Lake Oswego apartments are the most expensive among the state’s cities, while apartments in…
Read MoreWisconsin Mid-Year Rent Report – June 2019
The U.S. average rent increased by 3.2% ($45) year over year and reached $1,465 in June 2019, up by 0.8% ($12) month over month, according to Yardi Matrix data. The average rent in Milwaukee, WI hit $1,192, $25 more per month than a year ago. West Allis, WI renters saw the highest annual rent increase in June,…
Read MoreUtah Mid-Year Rent Report – June 2019
The U.S. average rent increased by 3.2% ($45) year over year reaching $1,465 in June 2019, up by 0.8% ($12) month over month, according to Yardi Matrix data. Pleasant Grove, UT renters saw the highest monthly rent increase in June, reaching $1,174 per month. Provo apartments are the most expensive among the state’s cities, while apartments in…
Read MoreSeattle Metro Rent Report – June 2019
The U.S. average rent increased by 3.2% ($45) year over year reaching $1,465 in June 2019, up by 0.8% ($12) month over month, according to Yardi Matrix data. Tukwila, WA renters saw the highest monthly rent increase in June, reaching $1,557 per month. Bellevue, WA apartments are the most expensive among the cities analyzed, while…
Read MoreAlabama Mid-Year Rent Report – June 2019
The U.S. average rent increased by 3.2% ($45) year over year reaching $1,465 in June 2019, up by 0.8% ($12) month over month, according to Yardi Matrix data. Gulf Shores, AL renters saw the highest annual rent increase in June, reaching $1,063 per month. Among the state’s largest cities, Auburn apartments are the most expensive, while apartments…
Read MoreOklahoma Mid-Year Rent Report – June 2019
The U.S. average rent increased by 3.2% ($45) year over year reaching $1,465 in June 2019, up by 0.8% ($12) month over month, according to Yardi Matrix data. Bixby, OK renters saw the highest monthly rent increase in June, reaching $914 per month. Bixby apartments are the most expensive among the state’s cities, while apartments in Lawton…
Read More2019 Mid-Year Rent Report — The National Average Rent Ends the First Half of the Year at $1,465
Key takeaways: The U.S. average rent increased by 3.2% ($45) year over year reaching $1,465 in June 2019, up by 0.8% ($12) month over month, according to Yardi Matrix data. Throughout the first half of 2019, the national average rent has increased by 2.6% ($37). Wichita, KS is the country’s most affordable city to rent in, at…
Read MoreBest 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 for better schools? What are the chances of finding good schools in the city and what does that involve in terms of rent costs? According to our newest analysis of schools in the largest cities,…
Read More18 Practical Tips to Make Your Home More Eco-Friendly
There’s plenty of advice online when it comes to making the home you own more eco-friendly, but what can you do when you’re a renter? While some landlords give their tenants the all-clear to modify their apartments, in most scenarios you won’t be able to change your rental significantly. The good news is there are…
Read More5 Tips for Designing a Stylish Workspace without a Spare Room
Small apartments offer a good deal of challenges when it comes to organizing your space, especially when you want to create an efficient home office. Even if you don’t have the luxury of dedicating an entirely separate room to a study area, with some creativity you can carve out a stylish little space for working…
Read More5 Clever Ways to Create a Dining Room in a Small Apartment
With space becoming more and more a luxury feature in modern apartments, having a separate dining room is an unrealistic expectation. That is why, until your home decorating dreams come true, you must keep searching for ways to maximize the efficiency of every inch within the four walls of your home. Whether you want to…
Read MoreHistory in Motion: See How the Austin Skyline Changed over the Past 130 Years (Video)
Two decades shy of 200 years, the Texas state capital transformed from a settlement of fewer than 1,000 residents to the fastest-growing metropolis in the country. Austin’s attractive weirdness dwells in its contrasts. The city is at once home to some of the most charming historical residential architecture and to modern resort-style living, ranks among…
Read MoreUtah Rent Report – May 2019
The national average rent reached $1,442 in May 2019, up by 2.5% ($35) year over year, and by 0.3% ($5) month over month, according to Yardi Matrix data. Clearfield, UT renters saw the highest annual rent increase in May, reaching $1,037 per month. Provo apartments are the most expensive among the state’s largest cities, while apartments in Ogden…
Read MoreNebraska Rent Report – May 2019
The national average rent reached $1,442 in May 2019, up by 2.5% ($35) year over year, and by 0.3% ($5) month over month, according to Yardi Matrix data. Elkhorn, NE renters saw the highest annual rent increase in May, reaching $1,035 per month. Bellevue apartments are the most expensive among the state’s largest cities, while apartments in…
Read MoreArkansas Rent Report – May 2019
The national average rent reached $1,442 in May 2019, up by 2.5% ($35) year over year, and by 0.3% ($5) month over month, according to Yardi Matrix data. Conway, AR renters saw the highest annual rent increase in May, reaching $695 per month. North Little Rock apartments are the most expensive among the state’s largest cities, while…
Read MoreOregon Rent Report – May 2019
The national average rent reached $1,442 in May 2019, up by 2.5% ($35) year over year, and by 0.3% ($5) month over month, according to Yardi Matrix data. Springfield, OR renters saw the highest annual rent increase in May, reaching $1,061 per month. Lake Oswego apartments are the most expensive among the state’s cities, while apartments in…
Read MoreOklahoma Rent Report – May 2019
The national average rent reached $1,442 in May 2019, up by 2.5% ($35) year over year, and by 0.3% ($5) month over month, according to Yardi Matrix data. Owasso, OK renters saw the highest annual rent increase in May, reaching $814 per month. Edmond apartments are the most expensive among the state’s largest cities, while apartments in Lawton…
Read MoreKentucky Rent Report – May 2019
The U.S. average rent increased by 2.5% ($35) year over year and reached $1,442 in May 2019, up by 0.3% ($5) month over month, according to Yardi Matrix data. The average rent in Louisville, KY is now $949, with a 3.2% ($29) year-over-year increase – the most expensive rental market in KY. Fort Thomas, KY saw the highest…
Read MoreThe Slowest Annual Rise in 18 Months Kick-Starts the Peak Rental Season as the May National Rent Reaches $1,442
Key takeaways: The U.S. average rent increased by 2.5% ($35) year over year and reached $1,442 in May 2019, up by 0.3% ($5) month over month, according to Yardi Matrix data. The average rents in 64% of the 260 cities included in this report are below the national average, while 36% are above. Average rent in Manhattan, NYC…
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