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Rent Growth

Line graph showing monthly effective asking rent changes for San Jose and the U.S. from Aug 2023 to Aug 2025.

San Jose’s Eight-Month Rent Growth Streak Comes to an End

Table displaying rent increases in small markets, showcasing market names, existing units, rent change, units added, and inventory change.

Small Apartment Markets with Big Rent Increases

Chart showing year-over-year effective rent change among top 50 U.S. metros, with data for Q2 2025 highlighted.

Low Volatility Characteristic of Midwest Apartment Markets

Line graph comparing year-over-year effective asking rent changes for Cincinnati and the U.S. from 2015 to 2025.

Cincinnati Ranks Among Nation’s Leaders for Rent Growth

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May Occupancy Holds as Rent Recovery Falters

Modern kitchen with a large island, stainless steel appliances, and dining area featuring a chandelier.

Operators Appear to Buy Occupancy as Rent Growth Slows in April

Chart showing forecasted rent changes for 2025 divided into five categories by city.

Calendar 2025 Rent Growth Forecast by Market

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Economic Uncertainty Grows, But Demand Prevails

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Healthy 1st Quarter Demand Boosts Rent Growth as Supply Ebbs