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U.S. rental market supply and cost trends
Overview
The U.S. rental market is experiencing shifts in supply and pricing dynamics. Recent analysis indicates that rent growth is accelerating as the surge in apartment supply begins to fade, with the typical asking rent rising to $1,962 in July. This trend is driven by a 31% drop in new multifamily permits from their 2022 peak, creating a structural shortage of larger units and leaving many families rent burdened.
While national averages show a monthly rent of $1,740 for an 835-square-foot apartment, significant regional disparities exist. In high-cost markets like Manhattan, a $1,500 budget may only secure a 210-square-foot studio. Conversely, renters in the South and Midwest, such as in McAllen, Texas, or Macon, Georgia, can secure much larger multi-bedroom units for the same amount. In 67 cities, $1,500 now purchases more square footage than it did the previous year.
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Timeline
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15 days ago
[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesU.S. rental markets show extreme variation in housing valueA RentCafe analysis shows a $1,500 monthly rent budget varies wildly in the U.S., covering tiny studios in Manhattan but large multi-bedroom apartments in cities like McAllen, Texas, and Tulsa, Oklahoma.
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23 days ago
[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesU.S. rental market faces rising costs as housing supply slowsU.S. rents rose 2.3% year-over-year to $1,962 in July as the supply surge fades. Over half of renting families with children face rent burden due to a shortage of larger, affordable homes.
Sources
american-apartment-owners-association.org · floordaily.net · onbetterliving.com · zooplus.com