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,...
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 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...
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...
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...
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 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 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,...
Multifamily Market Set To Be Tested With Challenges
The multifamily market is set to be tested with challenges coming from the current economic volatility and a decline in consumer confidence, Yardi Matrix says in a March rent-forecast report.
“While rents traditionally get a...
Multifamily Rents Were Flat In February But Tests Coming
Multifamily rents were flat in February according to Yardi Matrix, but the company sees tests and challenges coming.
The report asks, “Will economic volatility impact the robust demand for apartments?”
Highlights of the monthly report:
With...