GITNUXREPORT 2026

Rental Industry Statistics

With the U.S. average rent up to $1,721 per month in 2023 and the vacancy picture tightening, this page explains why renters are moving less, but paying more, and how trends like pet ownership at 59% and app based payments at 62% are reshaping leasing decisions. You will also see what happens next, from forecasted 3.1% annual rent growth through 2027 to PropTech investment heading toward $25 billion by 2025.

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44 million U.S. households rented in 2022, with millennials comprising 40% of renters

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53% of renters are aged 25-44, making them the largest demographic group in 2023

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Single renters accounted for 38% of the market, while families with children were 29% in 2022

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27% of renters moved in the past year due to affordability issues in 2023

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Pet ownership among renters rose to 59% in 2023, influencing property choices

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35% of Gen Z renters prioritize amenities like gyms in 2023 surveys

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Remote workers renting longer-term increased to 28% of movers in 2023

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Female-headed renter households grew 5% to 18 million in 2022

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62% of renters use apps for payments in 2023, up from 45% in 2020

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Average renter commute time rose to 28 minutes in urban areas 2023

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28% of U.S. renters are Black households, facing higher costs

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Student renters make up 12% of market, 7 million in 2023

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Hispanic renters grew to 22% of total in 2022

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Average lease length 12.3 months in 2023

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Senior renters (55+) now 25% of market in 2023

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Rent growth is forecasted at 3.1% annually through 2027, per Moody's Analytics

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By 2030, 50 million U.S. households will rent, up from 44 million in 2022

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PropTech investments in rentals expected to reach $25 billion by 2025

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EV charging stations in rentals to increase 300% by 2028

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Smart home tech adoption in rentals projected to hit 70% by 2030

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Rental market to see 2.5% annual growth through 2028 per CBRE

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Build-to-rent communities to double to 500,000 units by 2027

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AI-driven pricing tools to be used in 40% of properties by 2026

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Sustainability features to boost rents by 10% premium by 2030

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Co-living spaces projected to house 15% of urban renters by 2028

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15% rent growth expected in 2024 for top U.S. metros

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Flex-lease options adopted by 25% of properties in 2023

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ESG compliance to add 5% to rental costs by 2027

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Contactless leasing adopted by 55% of landlords in 2023

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In 2023, the U.S. rental market saw a 7.5% year-over-year increase in average rent prices, reaching $1,709 nationwide

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The global residential rental market was valued at $1.8 trillion in 2022 and is projected to grow to $2.5 trillion by 2030 at a CAGR of 4.2%

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Short-term rental market revenue in the U.S. reached $22.5 billion in 2023, driven by platforms like Airbnb

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Multifamily rental construction starts hit 509,000 units in 2022, the highest since 1973

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U.S. renter households grew by 1.5 million from 2020 to 2022, representing 36% of all households

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The U.S. rental market cap rate averaged 5.8% in 2023 for multifamily properties

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Institutional investors owned 20% of single-family rentals in 2023

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Vacation rental supply grew 15% YoY in popular U.S. destinations in 2023

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Rental assistance programs served 5 million households in 2022

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Corporate housing rentals increased 12% in 2023 due to remote work trends

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Canada rental vacancy rate at 1.5% in major cities 2023

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Europe short-term rentals generated €15 billion in 2023

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Asia-Pacific rental market to grow at 6.5% CAGR to 2030

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New multifamily supply to peak at 400,000 units in 2024

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Single-family rental inventory up 7% to 17 million homes 2023

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U.S. apartment vacancy rate stood at 6.5% in Q4 2023, down from 7.1% in 2022

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National multifamily vacancy rate averaged 5.8% in 2023, the lowest in two decades

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Vacancy rates in Sun Belt cities like Phoenix dropped to 4.2% in 2023 due to high demand

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94% of U.S. apartments were occupied in 2022, with physical vacancy at 6%

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Short-term rental occupancy rates averaged 52% globally in 2023

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Suburban vacancy rates fell to 5.2% in 2023 from 6.8% in 2021

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Class A luxury apartments had 4.1% vacancy vs 7.5% for Class C in 2023

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Seasonal vacancy in vacation rentals peaked at 65% off-season in Florida 2023

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Lease renewal rates hit 60% in 2023 amid high rents

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Singapore HDB flat rental vacancy at 5.8% in 2023

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U.S. rental debt collections down 20% in 2023 post-pandemic

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70% occupancy threshold for profitability in multifamily 2023

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Eviction filings dropped 15% in 2023 to 800,000 cases

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The average U.S. apartment rent rose 3.2% in 2023 to $1,721 per month

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In New York City, median rent for a one-bedroom apartment averaged $4,120 in Q3 2023

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Renters spending more than 30% of income on rent increased to 49.8% of households in 2022

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Median rent for single-family homes in the U.S. was $2,036 in September 2023, up 5.8% YoY

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Utility costs for renters averaged $150 per month in 2023, adding 9% to total housing expenses

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Median two-bedroom rent nationwide hit $1,884 in 2023, up 4.5% YoY

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Security deposit averages reached $1,300 for apartments in 2023

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Rent-to-income ratio for millennials averaged 32% in major cities in 2023

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Broker fees in NYC equated to one month's rent, averaging $4,000 in 2023

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Maintenance costs for landlords rose 8% to $1,200 per unit annually in 2023

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Australia median rent rose 10.2% to AUD 550 weekly in 2023

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UK average rent £1,216 monthly in England 2023, up 8.6%

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Furnished rentals premium averaged 20% higher rents in 2023

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Landlord insurance costs up 12% to $1,500 annually in 2023

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Pet rent fees averaged $25-50 monthly in 2023

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Late rent payments occurred in 10% of cases monthly 2023

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Rent control affects 2% of U.S. rentals but 40% in select cities 2023

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Published Feb 27, 2026·Last verified May 5, 2026·Next review: Nov 2026

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By 2025, U.S. rent has climbed to $1,709 nationwide with a 7.5% year over year increase, and vacancy patterns are tightening rather than easing. Millennials still drive demand, yet renters are also shifting toward amenities, apps, and pet friendly choices in ways that reshape what properties need to offer. The result is a rental market where affordability, technology, and demographics pull in different directions at the same time.

Key Takeaways

44 million U.S. households rented in 2022, with millennials comprising 40% of renters
53% of renters are aged 25-44, making them the largest demographic group in 2023
Single renters accounted for 38% of the market, while families with children were 29% in 2022
Rent growth is forecasted at 3.1% annually through 2027, per Moody's Analytics
By 2030, 50 million U.S. households will rent, up from 44 million in 2022
PropTech investments in rentals expected to reach $25 billion by 2025
In 2023, the U.S. rental market saw a 7.5% year-over-year increase in average rent prices, reaching $1,709 nationwide
The global residential rental market was valued at $1.8 trillion in 2022 and is projected to grow to $2.5 trillion by 2030 at a CAGR of 4.2%
Short-term rental market revenue in the U.S. reached $22.5 billion in 2023, driven by platforms like Airbnb
U.S. apartment vacancy rate stood at 6.5% in Q4 2023, down from 7.1% in 2022
National multifamily vacancy rate averaged 5.8% in 2023, the lowest in two decades
Vacancy rates in Sun Belt cities like Phoenix dropped to 4.2% in 2023 due to high demand
The average U.S. apartment rent rose 3.2% in 2023 to $1,721 per month
In New York City, median rent for a one-bedroom apartment averaged $4,120 in Q3 2023
Renters spending more than 30% of income on rent increased to 49.8% of households in 2022

With rents rising and households aging, renters are using apps, amenities, and technology to find affordable homes.

Demographics and Behavior

144 million U.S. households rented in 2022, with millennials comprising 40% of renters

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253% of renters are aged 25-44, making them the largest demographic group in 2023

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3Single renters accounted for 38% of the market, while families with children were 29% in 2022

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427% of renters moved in the past year due to affordability issues in 2023

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5Pet ownership among renters rose to 59% in 2023, influencing property choices

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635% of Gen Z renters prioritize amenities like gyms in 2023 surveys

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7Remote workers renting longer-term increased to 28% of movers in 2023

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8Female-headed renter households grew 5% to 18 million in 2022

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962% of renters use apps for payments in 2023, up from 45% in 2020

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10Average renter commute time rose to 28 minutes in urban areas 2023

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1128% of U.S. renters are Black households, facing higher costs

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12Student renters make up 12% of market, 7 million in 2023

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13Hispanic renters grew to 22% of total in 2022

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14Average lease length 12.3 months in 2023

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15Senior renters (55+) now 25% of market in 2023

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Demographics and Behavior Interpretation

The rental market is a story of young millennials and Gen Z looking for pet-friendly, amenity-rich homes while juggling rising costs and longer commutes, even as it quietly reshapes into a more diverse, digitally savvy, and multigenerational landscape where nearly everyone is feeling the squeeze.

Future Projections and Trends

1Rent growth is forecasted at 3.1% annually through 2027, per Moody's Analytics

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2By 2030, 50 million U.S. households will rent, up from 44 million in 2022

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3PropTech investments in rentals expected to reach $25 billion by 2025

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4EV charging stations in rentals to increase 300% by 2028

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5Smart home tech adoption in rentals projected to hit 70% by 2030

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6Rental market to see 2.5% annual growth through 2028 per CBRE

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7Build-to-rent communities to double to 500,000 units by 2027

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8AI-driven pricing tools to be used in 40% of properties by 2026

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9Sustainability features to boost rents by 10% premium by 2030

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10Co-living spaces projected to house 15% of urban renters by 2028

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1115% rent growth expected in 2024 for top U.S. metros

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12Flex-lease options adopted by 25% of properties in 2023

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13ESG compliance to add 5% to rental costs by 2027

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14Contactless leasing adopted by 55% of landlords in 2023

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Future Projections and Trends Interpretation

Rising rents, tech-infused units, and legions of new renters are crafting a future where your landlord might be an algorithm, but your monthly bill will very much be human.

Market Overview

1In 2023, the U.S. rental market saw a 7.5% year-over-year increase in average rent prices, reaching $1,709 nationwide

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2The global residential rental market was valued at $1.8 trillion in 2022 and is projected to grow to $2.5 trillion by 2030 at a CAGR of 4.2%

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3Short-term rental market revenue in the U.S. reached $22.5 billion in 2023, driven by platforms like Airbnb

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4Multifamily rental construction starts hit 509,000 units in 2022, the highest since 1973

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5U.S. renter households grew by 1.5 million from 2020 to 2022, representing 36% of all households

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6The U.S. rental market cap rate averaged 5.8% in 2023 for multifamily properties

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7Institutional investors owned 20% of single-family rentals in 2023

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8Vacation rental supply grew 15% YoY in popular U.S. destinations in 2023

Directional

9Rental assistance programs served 5 million households in 2022

Directional

10Corporate housing rentals increased 12% in 2023 due to remote work trends

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11Canada rental vacancy rate at 1.5% in major cities 2023

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12Europe short-term rentals generated €15 billion in 2023

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13Asia-Pacific rental market to grow at 6.5% CAGR to 2030

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14New multifamily supply to peak at 400,000 units in 2024

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15Single-family rental inventory up 7% to 17 million homes 2023

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Market Overview Interpretation

In the relentless tug-of-war between landlord ledgers and tenant budgets, the rental market has transformed into a financial hydra where rising rents, booming construction, and corporate landlords multiply faster than solutions, proving that while everyone needs a home, not everyone gets to own one.

Occupancy and Vacancy

1U.S. apartment vacancy rate stood at 6.5% in Q4 2023, down from 7.1% in 2022

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2National multifamily vacancy rate averaged 5.8% in 2023, the lowest in two decades

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3Vacancy rates in Sun Belt cities like Phoenix dropped to 4.2% in 2023 due to high demand

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494% of U.S. apartments were occupied in 2022, with physical vacancy at 6%

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5Short-term rental occupancy rates averaged 52% globally in 2023

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6Suburban vacancy rates fell to 5.2% in 2023 from 6.8% in 2021

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7Class A luxury apartments had 4.1% vacancy vs 7.5% for Class C in 2023

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8Seasonal vacancy in vacation rentals peaked at 65% off-season in Florida 2023

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9Lease renewal rates hit 60% in 2023 amid high rents

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10Singapore HDB flat rental vacancy at 5.8% in 2023

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11U.S. rental debt collections down 20% in 2023 post-pandemic

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1270% occupancy threshold for profitability in multifamily 2023

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13Eviction filings dropped 15% in 2023 to 800,000 cases

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Occupancy and Vacancy Interpretation

The rental market is squeezing everyone into a smaller, more expensive box, but at least we're all being slightly more civil about it now that the pandemic eviction frenzy has cooled.

Pricing and Costs

1The average U.S. apartment rent rose 3.2% in 2023 to $1,721 per month

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2In New York City, median rent for a one-bedroom apartment averaged $4,120 in Q3 2023

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3Renters spending more than 30% of income on rent increased to 49.8% of households in 2022

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4Median rent for single-family homes in the U.S. was $2,036 in September 2023, up 5.8% YoY

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5Utility costs for renters averaged $150 per month in 2023, adding 9% to total housing expenses

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6Median two-bedroom rent nationwide hit $1,884 in 2023, up 4.5% YoY

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7Security deposit averages reached $1,300 for apartments in 2023

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8Rent-to-income ratio for millennials averaged 32% in major cities in 2023

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9Broker fees in NYC equated to one month's rent, averaging $4,000 in 2023

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10Maintenance costs for landlords rose 8% to $1,200 per unit annually in 2023

Single source

11Australia median rent rose 10.2% to AUD 550 weekly in 2023

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12UK average rent £1,216 monthly in England 2023, up 8.6%

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13Furnished rentals premium averaged 20% higher rents in 2023

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14Landlord insurance costs up 12% to $1,500 annually in 2023

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15Pet rent fees averaged $25-50 monthly in 2023

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16Late rent payments occurred in 10% of cases monthly 2023

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17Rent control affects 2% of U.S. rentals but 40% in select cities 2023

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Pricing and Costs Interpretation

The rental market has become a financial obstacle course where even your pet needs a side hustle to afford its own rent, while nearly half of all households are now spending an unsustainable portion of their income just to keep a roof overhead.

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