{"id":138415,"date":"2024-12-13T00:01:11","date_gmt":"2024-12-13T08:01:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/?p=138415"},"modified":"2025-03-17T06:33:37","modified_gmt":"2025-03-17T13:33:37","slug":"november-rentcafe-rental-activity-report-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/rental-market\/rental-activity-report\/november-rentcafe-rental-activity-report-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Rental Activity Report: Washington, D.C., Is #1 City as Southern Locations Dominate Top 30"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Washington, D.C., remains the most desirable city for renters this month, after first reaching #1 in October.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><strong>The South is once again the most in-demand region, with 11 cities in the top 30.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Bakersfield, CA, and Grand Prairie, TX, rejoin the top 30, soaring 116 and 88 spots from last month, respectively.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><strong>St. Petersburg, FL, makes its debut in the top 30 after an 108-spot jump since October.\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW169085752 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW169085752 BCX8\">The holiday season <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW169085752 BCX8\">is here, and although <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW169085752 BCX8\">it\u2019s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW169085752 BCX8\"> a busy time for <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW169085752 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW169085752 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW169085752 BCX8\">many<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW169085752 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW169085752 BCX8\">, a significant amount of r<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW169085752 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW169085752 BCX8\">enters remain actively in search of<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW169085752 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW169085752 BCX8\">\u00a0a n<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW169085752 BCX8\">ew home. <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW169085752 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW169085752 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW169085752 BCX8\">So, w<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW169085752 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW169085752 BCX8\">hich cities are <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW169085752 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW169085752 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW169085752 BCX8\">getting <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW169085752 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW169085752 BCX8\">the most <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW169085752 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW169085752 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW169085752 BCX8\">interest<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW169085752 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW169085752 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW169085752 BCX8\"> from apartment-seekers<\/span><\/span><\/span> <span class=\"TextRun SCXW169085752 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW169085752 BCX8\">this month? Here&#8217;s our November Rental Activity Report to give you the insight. <\/span><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-131663 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2024\/01\/Banner-2-RAR-2.jpg\" alt=\"Metrics used to decide the top cities in the November rental activity report\" width=\"1255\" height=\"415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2024\/01\/Banner-2-RAR-2.jpg 1255w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2024\/01\/Banner-2-RAR-2.jpg?resize=500,165 500w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2024\/01\/Banner-2-RAR-2.jpg?resize=768,254 768w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2024\/01\/Banner-2-RAR-2.jpg?resize=150,50 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1255px) 100vw, 1255px\" \/> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">After taking the top spot last month in the wake of a steady climb since January, <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Washington, D.C., remains the most sought-after city for renters in search of apartments on <\/span><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">RentCafe.com<\/span><\/b><\/a><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cleveland has climbed one spot to <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">second place<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">while<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Atlanta<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> has also jumped two positions <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">to<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> now rank third<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Minneapolis comes in fourth after dropping two spots since October, <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cincinnati rounds out the top 5 after rising <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">one position.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">These cities are capturing the most interest on RentCafe.com, as renters save searches and mark listings as favorites in an increasingly competitive rental market.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-137035 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2024\/11\/Top-10-Cities-for-Rental-Activity-in-November.png\" alt=\"Top 10 cities in RentCafe.com's November rental activity report\" width=\"1353\" height=\"924\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2024\/11\/Top-10-Cities-for-Rental-Activity-in-November.png 1353w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2024\/11\/Top-10-Cities-for-Rental-Activity-in-November.png?resize=500,341 500w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2024\/11\/Top-10-Cities-for-Rental-Activity-in-November.png?resize=768,524 768w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2024\/11\/Top-10-Cities-for-Rental-Activity-in-November.png?resize=1320,901 1320w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2024\/11\/Top-10-Cities-for-Rental-Activity-in-November.png?resize=150,102 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1353px) 100vw, 1353px\" \/> <b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Regional trends show the South continues to lead as the most sought-after region for renters<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">claiming <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">11 entries in the top 30 most popular cities this month. It\u2019s closely followed by the Midwest<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> with 10 <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">spots<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, and the West <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">with eight cities in the rankings. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Once again, t<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">he Northeast<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">features just <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">on<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">e city <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">in <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the t<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">op 30<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> this month<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">To have a better perspective on how the regional markets have shifted so far in 2024, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/rental-market\/market-snapshots\/october-rentcafe-rental-activity-report\/\">October<\/a> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/rental-market\/rental-activity-report\/september-rentcafe-rental-activity-report\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">September<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> renter activity reports.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"TextRun SCXW230006578 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW230006578 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">Washington, D.C., <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW230006578 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">is <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW230006578 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">the most sought-after city again this month<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3>1. Washington, D.C.<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW93102516 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW93102516 BCX8\">After securing the top spot last month, <\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW93102516 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/washington-dc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW93102516 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW93102516 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Washington, D.C.<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW93102516 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW93102516 BCX8\">, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW93102516 BCX8\">keeps its crown as th<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW93102516 BCX8\">e most in-demand city in November. Despite<span class=\"TextRun SCXW109583093 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW109583093 BCX8\">\u00a0a <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW109583093 BCX8\">32% decrease in favorited listings year-over-year, as well as a 10% drop in saved searches on RentCafe.com, <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW109583093 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW109583093 BCX8\">renters <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW109583093 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW109583093 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW109583093 BCX8\">are<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW109583093 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW109583093 BCX8\"> very decisive when <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW109583093 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW109583093 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW109583093 BCX8\">looking for <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW109583093 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW109583093 BCX8\">a<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW109583093 BCX8\"> place to stay in the nation\u2019s capital<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW109583093 BCX8\">, <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW109583093 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW109583093 BCX8\">spend<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW109583093 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW109583093 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW109583093 BCX8\">ing<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW109583093 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW109583093 BCX8\"> less<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW109583093 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW109583093 BCX8\"> time searching for a new home.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> <span class=\"EOP SCXW93102516 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-137037\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2024\/11\/Washington-D.C.jpg\" alt=\"The Capitol building in Washington, D.C.\" width=\"960\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2024\/11\/Washington-D.C.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2024\/11\/Washington-D.C.jpg?resize=500,208 500w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2024\/11\/Washington-D.C.jpg?resize=768,320 768w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2024\/11\/Washington-D.C.jpg?resize=150,63 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/span> <span class=\"TextRun SCXW109583093 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW109583093 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW93102516 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW93102516 BCX8\">Besides locals, many newcomers are <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW93102516 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW93102516 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW93102516 BCX8\">drawn<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW93102516 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW93102516 BCX8\"> to the nation\u2019s capital<\/span> <\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW93102516 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW93102516 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW93102516 BCX8\">for its<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW93102516 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW93102516 BCX8\">great quality<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW93102516 BCX8\"> of life, <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW93102516 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW93102516 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW93102516 BCX8\">excellent<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW93102516 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW93102516 BCX8\"> healthcare, and <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW93102516 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW93102516 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW93102516 BCX8\">great <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW93102516 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW93102516 BCX8\">public transit system.<\/span> <\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW109583093 BCX8\">Specifically, i<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW109583093 BCX8\">nterest is <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW109583093 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW109583093 BCX8\">high <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW109583093 BCX8\">among renters from cities such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/baltimore-city-md\/\">Baltimore<\/a>, New York City, and Philadelphia.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW109583093 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> The university scene is also drawing a lot of college freshmen to the capital, so demand for <a href=\"https:\/\/amberstudent.com\/places\/search\/washington-dc-1811157116879?utm_source=rentcafe&amp;utm_campaign=partner&amp;utm_medium=comms\">student housing in Washington D.C<\/a>. is high.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>2. <span class=\"TextRun SCXW68596518 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW68596518 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">Cleveland<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW162306143 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/cleveland-oh\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW162306143 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW162306143 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Cleveland<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW162306143 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW162306143 BCX8\"> climbed one spot since last month to dethrone Minneapolis as <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW162306143 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW162306143 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW162306143 BCX8\">this month\u2019s <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW162306143 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW162306143 BCX8\">runner-up.<\/span> <\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW162306143 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW162306143 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW162306143 BCX8\">While o<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW162306143 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW162306143 BCX8\">nline traffic has increased by 15% compared to this time last year, <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW162306143 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW162306143 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW162306143 BCX8\">renters<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW162306143 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW162306143 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW162306143 BCX8\"> ha<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW162306143 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW162306143 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW162306143 BCX8\">ve<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW162306143 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW162306143 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW162306143 BCX8\"> fewer options to choose from<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW162306143 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW162306143 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW162306143 BCX8\">, with<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW162306143 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW162306143 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW162306143 BCX8\"> available listings <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW162306143 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW162306143 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW162306143 BCX8\">down<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW162306143 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW162306143 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW162306143 BCX8\"> by 4%<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW162306143 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW162306143 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW162306143 BCX8\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-137038\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2024\/11\/Cleveland-OH.jpg\" alt=\"A waterfront view of the harbor in Cleveland, with its wide array of boats pictured during the golden hour and the city\u2019s skyscrapers seen in the background.\" width=\"960\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2024\/11\/Cleveland-OH.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2024\/11\/Cleveland-OH.jpg?resize=500,208 500w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2024\/11\/Cleveland-OH.jpg?resize=768,320 768w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2024\/11\/Cleveland-OH.jpg?resize=150,63 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/> <span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW18512606 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW18512606 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW18512606 BCX8\">Interestingly, saved searches have decreased by 35% year-over-year, but listings added to favorites are up by 16%, suggesting that renters are being selective and comparing apartments they like before committing to a lease. <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW18512606 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW18512606 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW18512606 BCX8\">Besides<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW18512606 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW18512606 BCX8\"> locals<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW18512606 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW18512606 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW18512606 BCX8\">,<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW18512606 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW18512606 BCX8\">apartment hunters from New York; Philadelphia; and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/cleveland-heights-oh\/\">Cleveland Heights, OH<\/a><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW18512606 BCX8\">, <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW18512606 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW18512606 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW18512606 BCX8\">are <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW18512606 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW18512606 BCX8\">showing increased interest in the Forest City.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW18512606 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>3. Atlanta<\/h3>\n<p><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW109338604 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/atlanta-ga\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"FieldRange SCXW109338604 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW109338604 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW109338604 BCX8\">Atlanta<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW109338604 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW109338604 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW109338604 BCX8\">, a long-time renter favorite with a history of intense rental activity<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW109338604 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW109338604 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW109338604 BCX8\"> (and RentCafe.com\u2019s <\/span><\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW109338604 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/rental-market\/market-snapshots\/cities-to-watch-this-year\/%22%20\/t%20%22_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"FieldRange SCXW109338604 BCX8\"><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW109338604 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW109338604 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW109338604 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">top city to watch in 2024<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW109338604 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW109338604 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW109338604 BCX8\">)<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW109338604 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW109338604 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW109338604 BCX8\">, has risen two spots since last month to claim the #2 position as the South\u2019s highest-ranking city. This vibrant tech hub continues to attract renters <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW109338604 BCX8\">relocating<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW109338604 BCX8\"> from New York City<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW109338604 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW109338604 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW109338604 BCX8\">;<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW109338604 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW109338604 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW109338604 BCX8\"> Chicago<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW109338604 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW109338604 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW109338604 BCX8\">;<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW109338604 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW109338604 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW109338604 BCX8\"> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/sandy-springs-ga\/\">Sandy Springs, GA<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP TrackedChange SCXW109338604 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-137039\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2024\/11\/Atlanta-GA.jpg\" alt=\"The skyline in Atlanta, with a bridge in the foreground and the city\u2019s numerous skyscrapers pictured beneath an orange sky.\" width=\"960\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2024\/11\/Atlanta-GA.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2024\/11\/Atlanta-GA.jpg?resize=500,208 500w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2024\/11\/Atlanta-GA.jpg?resize=768,320 768w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2024\/11\/Atlanta-GA.jpg?resize=150,63 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/> <span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW245509351 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW245509351 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW245509351 BCX8\">However, finding the perfect place <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW245509351 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW245509351 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW245509351 BCX8\">in this sought-after city <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW245509351 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW245509351 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW245509351 BCX8\">may take longer, contributing to a year-over-year decline in favorited properties and saved searches. Despite this, Atlanta listings <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW245509351 BCX8\">maintain<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW245509351 BCX8\"> strong engagement rates, securing the city a top spot among the cities analyzed.<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP TrackedChange SCXW245509351 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span> <iframe id=\"datawrapper-chart-F1mKk\" style=\"width: 0; min-width: 100% !important; border: none;\" title=\"Top 30 U.S. Cities for Rental Activity in November\" src=\"https:\/\/datawrapper.dwcdn.net\/F1mKk\/2\/\" height=\"1002\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" aria-label=\"Table\" data-external=\"1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><script type=\"text\/javascript\">!function(){\"use strict\";window.addEventListener(\"message\",(function(a){if(void 0!==a.data[\"datawrapper-height\"]){var e=document.querySelectorAll(\"iframe\");for(var t in a.data[\"datawrapper-height\"])for(var r=0;r<e.length;r++)if(e[r].contentWindow===a.source){var i=a.data[\"datawrapper-height\"][t]+\"px\";e[r].style.height=i}}}))}();<\/script><\/p>\n<h3>4. <span class=\"TextRun SCXW245558429 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW245558429 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">Minneapolis<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW245558429 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW238599000 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/minneapolis-mn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW238599000 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW238599000 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Minneapolis<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW238599000 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW238599000 BCX8\"> slid by two spots <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW238599000 BCX8\">since October, now coming in at #4<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW238599000 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW238599000 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW238599000 BCX8\">, <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW238599000 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW238599000 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW238599000 BCX8\">despite a dip in <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW238599000 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW238599000 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW238599000 BCX8\">online traffic<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW238599000 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW238599000 BCX8\">. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW238599000 BCX8\">Available listings have dropped by 9%, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW238599000 BCX8\">which means that <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW238599000 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW238599000 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW238599000 BCX8\">renters have fewer <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW238599000 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW238599000 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW238599000 BCX8\">apartments to choose from<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW238599000 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW238599000 BCX8\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW238599000 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-137040\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2024\/11\/Minneapolis-MN.jpg\" alt=\"The skyline in Minneapolis pictured after dusk, with one of the city\u2019s illuminated bridges in the foreground, and the towers in the downtown area set against a pink and purple sky.\" width=\"960\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2024\/11\/Minneapolis-MN.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2024\/11\/Minneapolis-MN.jpg?resize=500,208 500w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2024\/11\/Minneapolis-MN.jpg?resize=768,320 768w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2024\/11\/Minneapolis-MN.jpg?resize=150,63 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/> <span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW231326227 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW231326227 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231326227 BCX8\">S<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW231326227 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231326227 BCX8\">aved searches<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231326227 BCX8\">have decreased by 49%<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW231326227 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW231326227 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231326227 BCX8\"> year-over-year, and<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW231326227 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW231326227 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231326227 BCX8\"> renters favorited<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW231326227 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231326227 BCX8\">58% fewer listings on RentCafe.com<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW231326227 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW231326227 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231326227 BCX8\">, suggesting that they<\/span><\/span><\/span> <span class=\"TextRun SCXW231326227 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231326227 BCX8\">are skipping preliminary steps in their search<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW231326227 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW231326227 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231326227 BCX8\">. <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW231326227 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW231326227 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231326227 BCX8\">Most renter interest<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW231326227 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW231326227 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231326227 BCX8\"> for apartments in Minneapolis comes from <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW231326227 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231326227 BCX8\">Chicago; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/birmingham-al\/\">Birmingham, AL<\/a>; and <span class=\"TextRun SCXW85169311 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85169311 BCX8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/dallas-tx\/\">Dallas<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW231326227 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231326227 BCX8\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW231326227 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>5. <span class=\"TextRun SCXW31453399 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW31453399 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">Cincinnati<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW31453399 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW255200961 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/cincinnati-oh\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW255200961 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW255200961 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Cincinnati<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW255200961 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW255200961 BCX8\"> climbed <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW255200961 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW255200961 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW255200961 BCX8\">one<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW255200961 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW255200961 BCX8\"> position to round out the top 5 in this November rental activity report<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW255200961 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW255200961 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW255200961 BCX8\">, despite a<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW255200961 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW255200961 BCX8\"> 35%<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW255200961 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW255200961 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW255200961 BCX8\"> drop in online traffic<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW255200961 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW255200961 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW255200961 BCX8\"> year-over-year<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW255200961 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW255200961 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW255200961 BCX8\">.<\/span><\/span><\/span> <span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW255200961 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW255200961 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW255200961 BCX8\">Renters added<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW255200961 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW255200961 BCX8\"> 36% fewer listings <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW255200961 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW255200961 BCX8\">to favorites<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW255200961 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW255200961 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW255200961 BCX8\"> and saved <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW255200961 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW255200961 BCX8\">48%<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW255200961 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW255200961 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW255200961 BCX8\"> fewer searches<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW255200961 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW255200961 BCX8\">, indicating <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW255200961 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW255200961 BCX8\">that apartment hunters are <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW255200961 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW255200961 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW255200961 BCX8\">employing a sense of urgency in their search for<\/span><\/span><\/span> <span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW255200961 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW255200961 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW255200961 BCX8\">a rental place in Cincinnati<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW255200961 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW255200961 BCX8\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW255200961 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-137041\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2024\/11\/Cincinnati-OH.jpg\" alt=\"A waterfront view of Cincinnati\u2019s skyline, with one of the city\u2019s bridges and plenty of its towers set against the cloudy dusk sky.\" width=\"960\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2024\/11\/Cincinnati-OH.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2024\/11\/Cincinnati-OH.jpg?resize=500,208 500w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2024\/11\/Cincinnati-OH.jpg?resize=768,320 768w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2024\/11\/Cincinnati-OH.jpg?resize=150,63 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/> <span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW126406950 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW126406950 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW126406950 BCX8\">Interest for Cincinnati<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW126406950 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW126406950 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW126406950 BCX8\"> mostly<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW126406950 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW126406950 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW126406950 BCX8\"> comes from <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW126406950 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW126406950 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW126406950 BCX8\">apartment-hunters<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW126406950 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW126406950 BCX8\"> based in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/columbus-oh\/\">Columbus, OH<\/a>; Atlanta; and New York City<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW126406950 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW126406950 BCX8\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW126406950 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>6. <span class=\"TextRun SCXW100704723 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW100704723 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">Chicago<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW210064234 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/chicago-il\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW210064234 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW210064234 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Chicago<\/span><\/span><\/a> <span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW210064234 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW210064234 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW210064234 BCX8\">ranks<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW210064234 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW210064234 BCX8\"> sixth <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW210064234 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW210064234 BCX8\">this month<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW210064234 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW210064234 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW210064234 BCX8\"> after <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW210064234 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW210064234 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW210064234 BCX8\">inching up one spot since October, even <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW210064234 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW210064234 BCX8\">though online traffic<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW210064234 BCX8\"> has dropped by 10% compared to the same time last year. A<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW210064234 BCX8\">partment hunters are still showing interest in <span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW210064234 BCX8\">this <\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW210064234 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/rental-market\/market-snapshots\/most-competitive-rental-markets-this-year\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"FieldRange SCXW210064234 BCX8\"><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW210064234 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW210064234 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\">highly competitive<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW210064234 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW210064234 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"> rental market<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW210064234 BCX8\"> \u2014 yet they have fewer options available, as evidenced by the 10% dip in available listings year-over-year.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-137042\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2024\/11\/Chicago-IL.jpg\" alt=\"An aerial view of Chicago shot from a drone, with the city\u2019s skyscrapers and coastline visible beneath a cloudy sky.\" width=\"960\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2024\/11\/Chicago-IL.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2024\/11\/Chicago-IL.jpg?resize=500,208 500w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2024\/11\/Chicago-IL.jpg?resize=768,320 768w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2024\/11\/Chicago-IL.jpg?resize=150,63 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/> <span class=\"TextRun SCXW85169311 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85169311 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW210064234 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW210064234 BCX8\">What\u2019s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW210064234 BCX8\"> more, there are 22% fewer listings added to f<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW210064234 BCX8\">avorites and saved searches on RentCafe.com<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW210064234 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW210064234 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW210064234 BCX8\">, further reinforcing this sense of urgency shared by those looking <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW210064234 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW210064234 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW210064234 BCX8\">for<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW210064234 BCX8\"> apartments here<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW210064234 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW210064234 BCX8\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW210064234 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> Besides <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW85169311 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW85169311 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85169311 BCX8\">locals, most interest comes from prospective<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW85169311 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85169311 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW85169311 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW85169311 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85169311 BCX8\">renters <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW85169311 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85169311 BCX8\">currently based in Dallas; <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85169311 BCX8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/wichita-ks\/\">Wichita, KS<\/a>; and <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW85169311 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW85169311 BCX8\">nearby <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/wheaton-il\/\">Wheaton, IL<\/a>.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW85169311 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>7. <span class=\"TextRun SCXW11947771 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW11947771 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">Philadelphia<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW11947771 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW28403946 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/philadelphia-pa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW28403946 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28403946 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Philadelphia<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW28403946 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"> ranks seventh, up one spot since October<span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28403946 BCX8\">.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28403946 BCX8\"> While online traffic grew by 32% year-over-year and renters have slightly more <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW28403946 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW28403946 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28403946 BCX8\">options (supported by the 4% uptick in available listings),<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW28403946 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28403946 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28403946 BCX8\">they favorited\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW28403946 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW28403946 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28403946 BCX8\">8<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW28403946 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28403946 BCX8\">% fewer listings and saved 5<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW28403946 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28403946 BCX8\">% fewer searches on RentCafe.com. This likely means they are taking a more relaxed approach with their search<span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW28403946 BCX8\"> during the off-season<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW28403946 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28403946 BCX8\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW28403946 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-137043\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2024\/11\/Philadelphia-PA.jpg\" alt=\"An aerial view of Philadelphia\u2019s downtown area, with its skyscrapers overlooking the city\u2019s various neighborhoods.\" width=\"960\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2024\/11\/Philadelphia-PA.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2024\/11\/Philadelphia-PA.jpg?resize=500,208 500w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2024\/11\/Philadelphia-PA.jpg?resize=768,320 768w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2024\/11\/Philadelphia-PA.jpg?resize=150,63 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/> <span class=\"TextRun SCXW38122551 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW38122551 BCX8\">Philly <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW38122551 BCX8\">continue<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW38122551 BCX8\">s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW38122551 BCX8\"> to attract interest from both local renters, as well as apartment hunters based in major hotspots such as New York City, Atlanta, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/boston-ma\/\">Boston<\/a>.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW38122551 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW38122551 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>8. <span class=\"TextRun SCXW40911750 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW40911750 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">Arlington, VA<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW40911750 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW24958571 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/arlington-va\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW24958571 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW24958571 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Arlington, VA<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW24958571 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW24958571 BCX8\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW24958571 BCX8\"> rejoined the top 10 in our November rental activity report, after climbing <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW24958571 BCX8\">nine positions <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW24958571 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW24958571 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW24958571 BCX8\">to secure<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW24958571 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW24958571 BCX8\"> eighth place<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW24958571 BCX8\">, <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW24958571 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW24958571 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW24958571 BCX8\">following<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW24958571 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW24958571 BCX8\"> its meteoric <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW24958571 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW24958571 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW24958571 BCX8\">rise <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW24958571 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW24958571 BCX8\">last <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW24958571 BCX8\">month.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW24958571 BCX8\"> This<\/span> <\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW24958571 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW24958571 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW24958571 BCX8\">continued <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW24958571 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW24958571 BCX8\">surge in popularity<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW24958571 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW24958571 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW24958571 BCX8\"> \u2014 which can be\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW24958571 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW24958571 BCX8\">attributed to its prime location, making it ideal for those working in <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW24958571 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW24958571 BCX8\">Washington, D.C.<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW24958571 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW24958571 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW24958571 BCX8\">\u2014 <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW24958571 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW24958571 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW24958571 BCX8\">is reflected by the 46% increase in page views year-over-year<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW24958571 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW24958571 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW24958571 BCX8\">.<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW24958571 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-137044\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2024\/11\/Arlington-VA.jpg\" alt=\"A waterfront view of Arlington, VA, as seen from neighboring Washington, D.C., with the county\u2019s buildings and bridge reflected in the water. \" width=\"960\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2024\/11\/Arlington-VA.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2024\/11\/Arlington-VA.jpg?resize=500,208 500w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2024\/11\/Arlington-VA.jpg?resize=768,320 768w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2024\/11\/Arlington-VA.jpg?resize=150,63 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/> <span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW265072686 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW265072686 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW265072686 BCX8\">Even though a<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW265072686 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW265072686 BCX8\">vailability has increased by 30%<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW265072686 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW265072686 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW265072686 BCX8\"> year-over-year<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW265072686 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW265072686 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW265072686 BCX8\"> (<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW265072686 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW265072686 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW265072686 BCX8\">likely <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW265072686 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW265072686 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW265072686 BCX8\">fueled by <\/span><\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW265072686 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/rental-market\/market-snapshots\/new-apartment-construction\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"FieldRange SCXW265072686 BCX8\"><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW265072686 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW265072686 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW265072686 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">new <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW265072686 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW265072686 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW265072686 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">apartment <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW265072686 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW265072686 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW265072686 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">c<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW265072686 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW265072686 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW265072686 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">onstruction<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW265072686 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW265072686 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW265072686 BCX8\">)<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW265072686 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW265072686 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW265072686 BCX8\">, renters added<\/span><\/span><\/span> <span class=\"TextRun SCXW265072686 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW265072686 BCX8\"> 10% fewer listings <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW265072686 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW265072686 BCX8\">to favorites<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW265072686 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW265072686 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW265072686 BCX8\"> and <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW265072686 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW265072686 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW265072686 BCX8\">saved searches dropped by <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW265072686 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW265072686 BCX8\">55% <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW265072686 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW265072686 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW265072686 BCX8\">year-over-year<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW265072686 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW265072686 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW265072686 BCX8\">, suggesting <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW265072686 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW265072686 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW265072686 BCX8\">apartment<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW265072686 BCX8\">-seekers are quick to secure a lease in <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW265072686 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW265072686 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW265072686 BCX8\">the <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW265072686 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW265072686 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW265072686 BCX8\">city<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW265072686 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW265072686 BCX8\">.<\/span> <\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW265072686 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW265072686 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW265072686 BCX8\">Notably<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW265072686 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW265072686 BCX8\">,<\/span> <\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW265072686 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW265072686 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW265072686 BCX8\">apartments in <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW265072686 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW265072686 BCX8\">Arlington <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW265072686 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW265072686 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW265072686 BCX8\">are<\/span> <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW265072686 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW265072686 BCX8\">receiving increased attention from <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW265072686 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW265072686 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW265072686 BCX8\">renters <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW265072686 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW265072686 BCX8\">based in Washington, D.C.; Dallas; and New York City.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW265072686 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>9. <span class=\"TextRun SCXW260336935 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW260336935 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">Detroit<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW260336935 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW28236348 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/detroit-mi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW28236348 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28236348 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Detroit<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW28236348 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28236348 BCX8\"> fell five spots<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28236348 BCX8\"> in November, landing in ninth place.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW28236348 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW28236348 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28236348 BCX8\"> The 16% dip in online traffic, coupled with <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW28236348 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW28236348 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28236348 BCX8\">significantly <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW28236348 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW28236348 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28236348 BCX8\">fewer listings added to favorites and <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW28236348 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW28236348 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28236348 BCX8\">fewer <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW28236348 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW28236348 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28236348 BCX8\">saved searches on RentCafe.com, shows that renters <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28236348 BCX8\">seem to be<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28236348 BCX8\"> slowing down their <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW28236348 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW28236348 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28236348 BCX8\">apartment search in Detroit in the<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW28236348 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW28236348 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28236348 BCX8\"> off-season<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW28236348 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW28236348 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW28236348 BCX8\">. <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW28236348 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-137045\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2024\/11\/Detroit-MI.jpg\" alt=\"A waterfront view of the skyline in Detroit, with its wide array of skyscrapers pictured beneath a cloudy grey sky.\" width=\"960\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2024\/11\/Detroit-MI.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2024\/11\/Detroit-MI.jpg?resize=500,208 500w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2024\/11\/Detroit-MI.jpg?resize=768,320 768w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2024\/11\/Detroit-MI.jpg?resize=150,63 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/> <span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW148696345 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW148696345 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW148696345 BCX8\">However, available listings continue to be in limited supply even in the winter months, with a 28% drop year-over-year. So, a<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW148696345 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW148696345 BCX8\">side from locals, <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW148696345 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW148696345 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW148696345 BCX8\">renters <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW148696345 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW148696345 BCX8\">based in Atlanta, New York City and Boston are <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW148696345 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW148696345 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW148696345 BCX8\">showing the most interest in<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW148696345 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW148696345 BCX8\"> Detroit<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW148696345 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW148696345 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW148696345 BCX8\"> apartments<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW148696345 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW148696345 BCX8\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW148696345 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>10. <span class=\"TextRun SCXW66322139 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW66322139 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">St. Paul, MN<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW195216082 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW195216082 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW195216082 BCX8\">C<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW195216082 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW195216082 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW195216082 BCX8\">oming in <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW195216082 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW195216082 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW195216082 BCX8\">10th<\/span><\/span><\/span> <span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW195216082 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW195216082 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW195216082 BCX8\">is<\/span><\/span><\/span> <a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW195216082 BCX8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/st-paul-mn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW195216082 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW195216082 BCX8\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">St. Paul, MN<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW195216082 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW195216082 BCX8\">, <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW195216082 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW195216082 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW195216082 BCX8\">which<\/span><\/span><\/span> <span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW195216082 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW195216082 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW195216082 BCX8\">climb<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW195216082 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW195216082 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW195216082 BCX8\">ed<\/span><\/span><\/span> <span class=\"TextRun SCXW195216082 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW195216082 BCX8\">nine<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"TextRun SCXW195216082 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW195216082 BCX8\">spot<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW195216082 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW195216082 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW195216082 BCX8\">s<\/span><\/span><\/span> <span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW195216082 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW195216082 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW195216082 BCX8\">from<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW195216082 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW195216082 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW195216082 BCX8\"> last<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW195216082 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW195216082 BCX8\"> month.<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW195216082 BCX8\">Availability has dropped by 12%<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW195216082 BCX8\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW195216082 BCX8\"> with page views also down by 18%, which<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW195216082 BCX8\">, coupled with a 27% decline in listings added to favorites on RentCafe.com, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW195216082 BCX8\">highlight<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW195216082 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW195216082 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW195216082 BCX8\">s<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW195216082 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW195216082 BCX8\"> that renters are acting more swiftly compared to this time last year. This is <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW195216082 BCX8\">reinforced by a 14% increase in saved searches, which suggests that some <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW195216082 BCX8\">renters are keeping their eyes peeled for any listings they can get.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-137046\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2024\/11\/St.-Paul-MN.jpg\" alt=\"The downtown area in St. Paul, MN, with the city\u2019s buildings overseeing the Mississippi River.\" width=\"960\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2024\/11\/St.-Paul-MN.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2024\/11\/St.-Paul-MN.jpg?resize=500,208 500w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2024\/11\/St.-Paul-MN.jpg?resize=768,320 768w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2024\/11\/St.-Paul-MN.jpg?resize=150,63 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW96521078 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW96521078 BCX8\">Aside from locals, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW96521078 BCX8\">those based in <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW96521078 BCX8\">its twin city, Minneapolis, as well as <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW96521078 BCX8\">Chicago and Dallas are looking for a<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW96521078 BCX8\"> home here<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW96521078 BCX8\">,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW96521078 BCX8\"> fueled by <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW96521078 BCX8\">considerably more<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW96521078 BCX8\"> affordable housing<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW96521078 BCX8\">, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW96521078 BCX8\">and a <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW96521078 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW96521078 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW96521078 BCX8\">strong <\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW96521078 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW96521078 BCX8\">job market <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW96521078 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW96521078 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW96521078 BCX8\">supported by<\/span><\/span><\/span> <span class=\"TrackedChange SCXW96521078 BCX8\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW96521078 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW96521078 BCX8\">low unemployment<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW96521078 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW96521078 BCX8\">.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe id=\"datawrapper-chart-g8SfA\" style=\"width: 0; min-width: 100% !important; border: none;\" title=\"Renter Activity in 150 Largest U.S. Cities in November\" src=\"https:\/\/datawrapper.dwcdn.net\/g8SfA\/2\/\" height=\"704\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" aria-label=\"Map\" data-external=\"1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><script type=\"text\/javascript\">!function(){\"use strict\";window.addEventListener(\"message\",(function(a){if(void 0!==a.data[\"datawrapper-height\"]){var e=document.querySelectorAll(\"iframe\");for(var t in a.data[\"datawrapper-height\"])for(var r=0;r<e.length;r++)if(e[r].contentWindow===a.source){var i=a.data[\"datawrapper-height\"][t]+\"px\";e[r].style.height=i}}}))}();<\/script><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The South maintains its hold as the most in-demand region<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The South is once again the most in-demand region for renters, with a total of 11 entries in the top 30 this month. It\u2019s closely followed by the Midwest with 10 cities, and the West is hot on its tail with eight among the top cities featured in our November rental activity report. Meanwhile, the Northeast only has one city featured in our top 30.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Washington, D.C., is the most popular city in the South and the entire U.S., followed by Atlanta (#2 in the region and #3 nationally) and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/arlington-va\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Arlington, VA<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (#3 in the South and #8 in the U.S.). This Virginia city has climbed the rankings by 9 positions, securing a spot in the top 10 in the wake of a meteoric jump last month.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Next are\u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/louisville-ky\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Louisville, KY<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (#12 nationwide and #4 in the region);\u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/greensboro-nc\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Greensboro, NC<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f(#14 in the U.S. and #5 in the South); and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/richmond-va\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Richmond, VA<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f(#15 nationally and #6 in the region). The trio is followed by two Florida cities, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/st-petersburg-fl\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">St. Petersburg<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (#18 in the U.S. and #7 in the South) and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/orlando-fl\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Orlando<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (#25 nationwide and #8 in the region). This comes after St. Petersburg has made an astounding 108-spot jump since October.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/grand-prairie-tx\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Grand Prairie, TX<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (#26 in the U.S. and #9 in the South) is next after rising by 88 positions; it\u2019s followed by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/winston-salem-nc\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Winston-Salem, NC<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (#26 nationwide and #10 in the region); and, finally, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/port-st-lucie-fl\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Port St. Lucie, FL<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (#29 in the U.S. and #11 in the South).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe id=\"datawrapper-chart-w26Q2\" style=\"width: 0; min-width: 100% !important; border: none;\" title=\"Top 10 Cities for Rental Activity to Watch in November by Region\" src=\"https:\/\/datawrapper.dwcdn.net\/w26Q2\/2\/\" height=\"635\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" aria-label=\"Table\" data-external=\"1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><script type=\"text\/javascript\">!function(){\"use strict\";window.addEventListener(\"message\",(function(a){if(void 0!==a.data[\"datawrapper-height\"]){var e=document.querySelectorAll(\"iframe\");for(var t in a.data[\"datawrapper-height\"])for(var r=0;r<e.length;r++)if(e[r].contentWindow===a.source){var i=a.data[\"datawrapper-height\"][t]+\"px\";e[r].style.height=i}}}))}();<\/script><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Turning to the Midwest, Cleveland is now the most popular city in the region and the national runner-up, after dethroning Minneapolis (#2 in the Midwest and #4 in the U.S). Cincinnati is next after climbing up a spot in the national rankings, followed by Chicago (#4 in the region and #6 in the U.S.); Detroit (#5 in the Midwest and #9 nationwide); and <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">St. Paul, MN<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (#6 in the region and #10 in the U.S.).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The other four in-demand Midwestern cities in our top 30 are <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/overland-park-ks\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Overland Park, KS<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f(#11 in the U.S. and #7 in the region); \u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/kansas-city-mo\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Kansas City, MO<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f(#16 nationwide and #8 in the Midwest), Indianapolis (#17 in the U.S. and #9 in the region); and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/sioux-falls-sd\/\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sioux<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Falls, SD<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (#23 nationwide and #10 in the Midwest).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Eight Western cities have made it into November\u2019s rankings, with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/los-angeles-ca\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Los Angeles<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> being the most popular in the region once again, despite dropping 3 spots to #13 <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">national<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ly<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. It is followed by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/chula-vista-ca\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Chula Vista, CA<\/span><\/a> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">(<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">#2 in the West<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and(#19 nationwide<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">); <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/reno-nv\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Reno, NV<\/span><\/a> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">(<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">#3 in the region<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and #20 in the U.S.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">); and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/fontana-ca\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Fontana, CA<\/span><\/a> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">(<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">#4 in the West<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and #21 nationwide<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Next up is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/vancouver-wa\/\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Vancouver<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">, WA<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">#5 in the region<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and #22 in the U.S.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">), followed by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/riverside-ca\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Riverside, CA<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">#6 in the West<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and #24 nationally<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">); <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/bakersfield-ca\/\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Bakersfield<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">, CA<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">#7 in the region<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and #27 in the U.S.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">); and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/portland,%20or\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Portland, OR<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">#8 in the West<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and #30 in the U.S.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Northeast is yet again represented by only one city in the top 30<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2014<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Philadelphia<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, which<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> remains the most sought-after city in <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">region<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"TextRun SCXW134792334 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW134792334 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">Meet the newcomers: <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW134792334 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">Bakersfield, CA, skyrockets in the rankings, while St. Petersburg, FL, le<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW134792334 BCX8\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">ads in the South<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW134792334 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Our November rental activity report introduces seven new cities to our top 30 most sought-after renting spots, with three of them <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">located <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">in the South. Here, St. Petersburg, FL, leads the charge after a staggering rise of 108 positions. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">vailability in the city is up by 24%<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> year-over-year<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">and<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">more <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/stpeterising.com\/home\/developer-behind-46-story-400-central-condo-tower-to-redevelop-mirror-lake-property-into-residential-tower\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">new apartments<\/span><\/a> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">are <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">set to be built<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> in <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the city<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">P<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">age views have<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> also<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> increased by 20%,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> while there are 48% fewer listings added to favorites,<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">suggesting<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">people <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">looking to find a <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">rental place<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> in St. Petersburg<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> are decisi<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ve in their search<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Elsewhere in the South, Grand Prairie, TX, has seen an 88-spot jump <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">since<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">l<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ast month, <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">as well as a<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> 16% decrease in availability and 51% drop in page views. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Plus, there are 11% fewer listings added to favorites, while saved searches on RentCafe.com have increased by<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> 24%. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">shows that<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, although <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">they<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">are <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">attracted by the city\u2019s affordability, as well as its <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">proximity <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">to major hubs such as Dallas and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/fort-worth-tx\/\">Fort Worth<\/a><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, renters<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> are <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">waiting to find a rental that better suits their needs<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In the West, <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Bakersfield, CA<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, takes the crown after jumping an even more impressive 116 spots in our rankings.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> T<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">he<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> 71% drop in favorited listings on RentCafe.com<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> showcases the increased<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> urgency<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">shown by apartment hunters, attracted by the city\u2019s economy<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> its proximity to <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the great o<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">utdoors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The West sees more cities leapfrog their way into the top 30, with <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Chula Vista<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Fontana, CA<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, rising by 45 and 28 positions, respectively. Chula Vista <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">saw<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> a 73% decline in saved searches and 41% dip in listings added to favorites on RentCafe.com, which shows that renters <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">are acting swiftly to<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> secur<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">e<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> an apartment for rent in this city, fueled by its increased quality of life and <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">proximity <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/san-diego-ca\/\">San Diego<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Fontana, <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">meanwhile<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, has seen<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> year-over-year<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> drops of <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">36% in availability<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and 50% in page views<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> during the <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">off-season<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">What\u2019s more<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">renters favorited<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> 32% fewer <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">listings and <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">saved <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">58% fewer <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">searches, <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">reflecting strong interest<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> in <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">mov<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ing<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to the city thanks to its infrastructure,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> housing<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> market growth, and affordable housing programs.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Also joining the top 30 are <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sioux Falls, SD<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and Port St. Lucie, FL, with each of them rising in the rankings by 13, and 34 spots, respectively. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In Siou<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">x Falls, a<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">vailability has dropped by 41%<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">compared to <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">this time <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">last year<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. At the same time,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">saved searches have decreased by a whopping 94% and there are 6<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">7% fewer favorited listings<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. This shows that, even though<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> we\u2019re in the off-season<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">(<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">which is also evidenced by the<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> 33% year-over-year drop in online traffic<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">)<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> the city still attracts renters with its <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">strong economy and <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">good <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">quality of life.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Port St. Lucie, on the other hand, <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">has<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> 74%<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> fewer listings compared to this time last year<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> while online engagements have remained largely the same,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> highlighting the fact that apartment hunters are <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">very <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">eager to hop to this southern gem<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><iframe id=\"datawrapper-chart-qnK7R\" style=\"font-size: 16px; width: 0px; min-width: 100% !important; border: initial none initial;\" title=\"Renter Activity in 150 Largest U.S. Cities in November\" src=\"https:\/\/datawrapper.dwcdn.net\/qnK7R\/2\/\" height=\"1138\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" aria-label=\"Table\" data-external=\"1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><script type=\"text\/javascript\">!function(){\"use strict\";window.addEventListener(\"message\",(function(a){if(void 0!==a.data[\"datawrapper-height\"]){var e=document.querySelectorAll(\"iframe\");for(var t in a.data[\"datawrapper-height\"])for(var r=0;r<e.length;r++)if(e[r].contentWindow===a.source){var i=a.data[\"datawrapper-height\"][t]+\"px\";e[r].style.height=i}}}))}();<\/script><\/h2>\n<h2>Methodology<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/\"><em>RentCafe.com<\/em><\/a><em>\u00a0is a nationwide apartment search website that enables renters to easily find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>To compile this report, the research team analyzed RentCafe.com\u2019s rental listing data across the 150 largest cities by population in the contiguous U.S. with a relevant listing inventory sample. The regions are defined according to the U.S. Census Bureau.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The cities were ranked based on a city-level rental activity score. Full points were awarded to the most desirable city for a particular metric, while the zero-point level was set slightly below the worst city\u2019s value. Cities that lacked sufficient information regarding specific metrics were awarded zero points.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Beginning in August 2023, the city that obtained the highest total score was awarded 100 points and all total scores of the following cities were adjusted accordingly.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>To calculate each city\u2019s score, we ranked them according to four metrics and their averages as of the most current month in 2024 versus the same month in 2023.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>1. Availability Rate (Maximum score: 40 points)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>The availability rate score was calculated by dividing the total vacant units at the city level for the most recent month by the total units and a year-over-year comparison of the same. The lowest rate received maximum points.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>2. Page Views (Maximum score: 30 points)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>The page views score was calculated as the total number of monthly page views for the most recent month at the city level divided by the total renter population in the city and a year-over-year comparison of the same. Page views are defined as a unique user interaction on a specific page in a 30-minute window.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>3. Favorites (Maximum score: 15 points)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>The favorites score was calculated as the total monthly rental listings added to favorites at the city level for the most current month divided by the total renter population in the city and a year-over-year comparison of the same. A favorite is defined as a rental listing saved to favorites by a website visitor.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>4. Saved Searches (Maximum score: 15 points)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>The saved searches score was calculated as the total number of monthly saved searches at the city level for the most current month divided by the total renter population in the city and a year-over-year comparison of the same. 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