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Multifamily rents rise in April was due to the occupancy rates remaining relatively unaffected by continued heavy supply growth

Multifamily Rents Rise As Economy Begins To Slow

Multifamily fundamentals displayed resiliency in April, as the U.S. average national rent increased and occupancy rates remain relatively unaffected by heavy supply growth, Yardi Matrix says in the April report. However, investors are growing wary...
Here are the top 5 cities in the first quarter of 2025 that are getting the most  online engagement on RentCafe.com, according to data.

Top 5 Cities For Rental Activity First Quarter 2025

Here are the top 5 cities in the first quarter of 2025 that are getting the most  online engagement on RentCafe.com, according to available data for the full first quarter of 2025. The report tracks...
National rent growth continued to inch up in April by 0.5%, as 83 of the nation’s 100 largest cities saw rents rise in April.

National Rent Growth Continues to Inch Up in April

National rent growth continued to inch up in April by 0.5%, according to the May report from Apartment List, as 83 of the nation’s 100 largest cities saw rents rise in April. In dollar terms,...
Current tariff policy is causing multifamily uncertainty about future years as multifamily construction starts have plummeted from 2022 peak

Tariff Uncertainty Affects Multifamily Construction Starts

Current tariff policy is causing multifamily uncertainty about future years as construction starts have plummeted from the 2022 peak, Yardi Matrix says in a supply forecast. The current under-construction pipeline is set to deliver 536,000...
Multifamily Rents Up, but so is Economic Uncertainty

Multifamily Rents Up, But So Is Economic Uncertainty

Multifamily rents rose in the first quarter of 2025 and “early indicators suggest resilience for multifamily in 2025, but the looming impact of new policies and economic uncertainty casts a shadow,” Yardi Matrix says...
The Portland City Council has pushed back to committee a proposal to ban landlords from using rent-setting algorithms

Portland City Council Ban On Rent-Setting Algorithms Pulled from Consideration

The Portland City Council has pushed back to committee a proposal to ban landlords from using rent-setting algorithms, according to reports. The measure’s sponsor, Portland City Council member Angelita Morillo, asked that the proposed ban...
The median overall rent in Salt Lake City stands at $1,253, roughly the same as last month, according to April's report from Apartment List.

Salt Lake City Rents Flat In March

The median overall rent in Salt Lake City stands at $1,253, roughly the same as last month, according to the April report from Apartment List. Rent prices remain down 4.5% year-over-year in the city as...
March saw national rents rise slightly for the second month in a row, according to Apartment List’s April report.

Rents Rise Slightly For Second Month In A Row

March saw national rents rise slightly for the second month in a row, according to Apartment List’s April report. While the last two months have seen some rent increases, overall national year-over-year growth remains negative...
Oregon lawmakers are considering expanding rent control, called rent stabilization, to include some newer buildings

Oregon Considers Rent Control Expansion To Newer Projects

Oregon lawmakers are considering rent control expansion, called rent stabilization, to include some newer buildings, according to reports. The current law applies only to residential rental units 15 years and older and limits rent increases...
Entrata has announced major enhancements designed to automate property management and optimize operations across diverse portfolios.

Entrata Expands AI and Platform Innovations to Advance Autonomous Property Management

Entrata has announced major enhancements designed to automate property management, optimize operations across diverse portfolios, and elevate the resident experience, according to a release. With expanded AI capabilities—including new tools for commercial and manufactured housing,...