Rental Market
Miami’s Rental Market Is Red Hot, Fueled by Florida’s Renewed Momentum
As the summer moving season ramps up, apartment hunting is becoming more challenging for renters across the U.S. Bolstered by…
1 in 11 Millionaires Now Rents, Southern Metro Areas Become Hotspots for Luxury Living
In a stunning reversal of traditional wealth patterns, millionaire renters have tripled since 2019, outpacing their homeowning counterparts in one…
Canada Renter Interest Report: Moncton, NB, Tops Q1 2025 Rankings as Toronto Slides Down the List
Apartment searches across Canada saw their usual seasonal dip in the first quarter of 2025, reflecting the typical slowdown that…
Washington, D.C., Leads Cities That Built Most New Downtown Apartments
New apartment construction continues to break records, but in recent years, developers have gradually shifted focus from bustling downtowns to…
Renter Engagement Tracker: Washington, D.C. Ranks 1st With South Claiming Half of Top 30
Key Takeaways: Washington, D.C., emerges as the top city for rental activity in the first quarter. Las Vegas and Fort…
U.S. Average Apartment Size Is Increasing, With San Francisco and New York Leading the Charge
As we kick off the rental season, square footage has emerged as the new currency in the apartment market, with…
Rental Activity Report: Washington, D.C., Still in the Lead, With Midwest Matching South for Renter Interest
With spring approaching fast, many renters are ditching the winter blues and looking for their next happy place. But which…
New Chapter Unlocked: These Are the Best College Towns for 2025
Bozeman, MT, takes the crown of the best college town in the U.S. for second year in a row. East…
Hottest Rental Markets in Early 2025: Chicagoland’s Rise Challenges Miami
At the start of 2025, the Midwest emerged as the most competitive region for apartment-hunters with 10 metros in the…
Rental Activity Report: Washington, D.C. Tops List Again as Southern Cities Attract More Interest
The start of the year is prime time for renters seeking great deals on a new place to call home….
Luxury for Less: Best Zip Codes for Upscale Living at Lower Rents
An attractive apartment with desirable amenities, in a nice neighborhood, at a reasonable monthly rent. Many renters dream of such…
Record-Breaking 71K Apartments Set to Emerge From Office Conversions
The number of apartments set to be converted from office spaces has skyrocketed from 23,100 in 2022 to a record-breaking…
Canada’s Trending Cities for Renters: Winnipeg Holds Onto 1st Spot at the Start of 2025, Toronto Moves Up in the Rankings
Apartment searches in Canada experienced a seasonal decline at the start of 2025, a trend typically seen during the winter…
Minneapolis Is Top City to Watch in 2025 Amid Midwest – West Battle for Popularity
Minneapolis is renters’ top city to watch in 2025 after attracting considerable rental interest throughout 2024. Atlanta claims the silver…
2024 in Review: Top Insights Renters Need to Know
In 2024, the real estate market has experienced notable transformations. So, to provide renters with a comprehensive understanding of the…
Rental Activity Report: Washington, D.C., Is #1 City as Southern Locations Dominate Top 30
Washington, D.C., remains the most desirable city for renters this month, after first reaching #1 in October. The South is…
2024 Year-End Report: Miami’s Competitiveness Wanes With Suburban Chicago and Milwaukee Closing In
The Midwest stands out as a red-hot region for renters in 2024, with five markets in the nation’s top 10…
The Great Reshuffling Revisited: Why Are Americans Moving?
A little more than 24 million Americans moved last year — the lowest number in the last 25 years. A…
Rental Activity Report: Washington, D.C., Surges to #1 Spot, South Dominates Top 30
Washington, D.C., is the most desirable city for renters this month, steadily climbing the rankings since January. The South remains…
Canada’s Trending Cities for Renters: Winnipeg Ranks 1st as Many Look to Prairie Hubs for Better Deals
Key Takeaways: Winnipeg, MB, is the #1 trending city for renter interest in Canada, leading a pack of highly coveted…
From Coast to Coast: Which Are the Most Livable Metro Areas in the U.S. in 2024?
Dreaming of that perfect place to live? Look no further! After analyzing 139 U.S. metros and using 17 key metrics…
September Rental Activity Report: Detroit Takes the Crown, South Is Renters’ Preferred Region
Detroit sees meteoric rise as renters’ preferred city this month. The South is the most in-demand region for renters in…
Chicagoland Matches Miami for Hottest Rental Market, Fueled by Rise of the Midwest
Key Takeaways: The national RCI score stands at 75.8 during the busiest time for moving, with significantly more renters choosing…
Top Influencer-Friendly Cities in 2024: Bloomington, IN, Rolls Out the Red Carpet for Gen Z-ers
There are plenty of reasons to pack up and move to another city. One would be to answer the call…
August Rental Activity Report: Minneapolis Is Most Sought-After City Again, West Dominates Rankings
Minneapolis takes back the crown after a brief stint in second place last month. Renters are focusing their apartment searches…
July Rental Activity Report: Overland Park, KS, Returns to Top Spot, West Region Attracts Most Interest From Renters
Overland Park, KS, dethrones Minneapolis as renters’ favorite city in the July rental activity report. The West stands out as…
New Apartment Construction to Reach Historic High of Half Million in 2024, Two Million Rentals to Open by 2028
The U.S. is poised to reach new heights in new apartment construction for the third year in a row, with…
How Much Apartment Space Does $1,500 Get You in 200 U.S. Cities?
Renters looking for a spacious apartment on a budget in a big city should immediately head to the South. That’s…
2024 Mid-Year Review: Top Rental Market Findings by RentCafe.com
The first half of 2024 revealed intriguing trends and shifts in the rental market. To keep you informed, RentCafe.com has…
Mid-Year Rental Activity Report: Minneapolis Is Top City in 1st Half of 2024, West Most Desirable Region for Renting
Key Takeaways: Our mid-year rental activity report reveals a growing trend of renters adopting a meticulous approach to their apartment…
