GITNUXREPORT 2026

Rental Statistics

The rental market is large and growing globally with rising prices and strong demand.

Written by Julian Richter·Edited by Marcus Engström·Fact-checked by Maya Johansson

Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified Feb 13, 2026·Next review: Aug 2026

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35% of U.S. renter households were aged 25-34 in 2023, the largest demographic group

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In the U.S., 52.6% of renters were minorities in 2023, compared to 30.2% of homeowners

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Women headed 40% of U.S. renter households in 2022, versus 25% of owner households

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Millennials (born 1981-1996) comprised 42% of U.S. renters in 2023

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In urban U.S. areas, 56% of renters under 35 lived with roommates in 2023

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UK renters aged 25-34 made up 28% of the private rental sector in 2022/23

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22% of U.S. renters earned less than $25,000 annually in 2023, facing severe affordability issues

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In Canada, 29% of renters were recent immigrants in 2021 Census data

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Single-person U.S. renter households increased to 35% in 2023 from 28% in 2010

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U.S. Gen Z renters (18-24) grew 15% YoY to 7.2 million in 2023

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48% of U.S. renters moved within the same county in 2023

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Hispanic renters grew to 22 million in U.S., 25% of total renters in 2023

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15% of U.S. renters were seniors over 65 in 2023, up from 12% in 2013

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In EU, 27% of population rented in 2022, highest in Germany at 51%

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Black/African American households were 44% renters in U.S. 2023, vs 27% white

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Remote workers comprised 28% of U.S. renters seeking new housing in 2023

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62% of U.S. young adults (25-29) rented in 2023, delaying homeownership

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The U.S. rental market is forecasted to grow at 4.1% CAGR to $650 billion by 2028

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Global vacation rental market projected to reach $197 billion by 2032, CAGR 10.4% from 2024

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U.S. multifamily rent growth expected at 3.5% in 2025, moderating from 4.8% in 2024

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Car rental market in Asia-Pacific to grow fastest at 7.2% CAGR through 2030

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UK rents forecasted to rise 4-5% annually until 2027 due to supply shortages

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Single-family rental demand in U.S. to increase 2.5 million units by 2030

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Equipment rental market in North America projected to hit $60 billion by 2028, CAGR 6.1%

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Australia's rental prices expected to grow 5.2% in 2025, per CoreLogic forecasts

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Global peer-to-peer car rental market to reach $15.6 billion by 2030, CAGR 14.5%

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U.S. apartment absorption forecasted at 250,000 units in 2025, down from 320,000 in 2024

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U.S. rent growth to slow to 2.8% in 2025, per Moody's forecast

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Global car rental revenue projected at $120 billion by 2027, CAGR 6.8%

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Multifamily completions in U.S. to peak at 440,000 units in 2025

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India's rental market to double to INR 2.4 trillion by 2028

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U.S. single-family rents to rise 3.7% in 2025, outpacing multifamily

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In 2023, the U.S. rental housing market was valued at approximately $535 billion annually, representing 7.5% of the total housing stock expenditure

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Globally, the car rental market size reached $95.6 billion in 2022 and is projected to grow to $148.6 billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 5.7%

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The U.S. apartment rental sector accounted for 44 million units in 2023, with multifamily properties comprising 22% of all rental units

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In Europe, the vacation rental market generated €18.5 billion in revenue in 2023, driven by platforms like Airbnb

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India's residential rental market was valued at INR 1.2 trillion in FY2023, with urban areas contributing 65%

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The global equipment rental market size stood at $124.4 billion in 2023, expected to reach $188.7 billion by 2032

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U.S. single-family rental homes numbered 16.5 million in 2023, up 5% from 2022

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Australia's rental property market had 2.7 million dwellings rented in 2023, 27% of total housing stock

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The UK private rental sector housed 4.6 million households in 2022/23, 19% of all households

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Brazil's urban rental market valued at BRL 120 billion in 2023, with São Paulo alone at BRL 35 billion

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In Q2 2024, U.S. median asking rent for apartments was $1,450 per month, up 3.2% year-over-year

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New York City's average rent reached $3,295 per month in August 2024, a 2.1% increase from the previous year

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Globally, average daily car rental rates increased to $45 in 2023, up 12% from 2022 due to inflation

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In London, average private rental prices rose 8.6% in the year to July 2024, reaching £2,121 per month

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U.S. median rent for single-family homes hit $2,089 in Q2 2024, 4.5% higher than last year

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San Francisco's median rent stood at $2,950 in 2024, down 1.8% YoY but still highest in U.S.

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In Canada, national average rent was CAD 2,178 in July 2024, up 10.7% from July 2023

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Germany's average cold rent increased to €10.41 per sqm in 2023, a 3.4% rise

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Miami's average apartment rent climbed to $2,655 in 2024, up 6.2% YoY

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Average Airbnb nightly rate worldwide was $132 in 2023, varying from $85 in Asia to $200 in North America

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In 2023, U.S. rent as a share of median income reached 30.4%, highest since 2002

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Average rent in Phoenix, AZ, surged 20% YoY to $1,510 in 2023

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Worldwide, luxury car rental daily rates averaged $250 in 2023, up 15% from 2022

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Toronto's average rent hit CAD 2,600 in 2024, a 9.5% annual increase

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Median U.S. rent for studios was $1,377 in Q3 2024, up 1.9% YoY

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Berlin's average rent rose to €13.50 per sqm in 2023, despite rent caps

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Austin, TX, saw rents climb to $1,650 monthly in 2024, +5.3% YoY

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Short-term vacation rental yields averaged 8.2% globally in 2023

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U.S. apartment vacancy rate was 6.6% in Q2 2024, down from 7.0% a year ago

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National U.S. rental vacancy rate for all units was 6.1% in 2023, per Census Bureau data

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U.S. multifamily housing starts totaled 509,000 units annualized in August 2024, up 8.4% MoM

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UK rental supply fell 19% YoY in Q2 2024, with only 256,000 properties available

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Global car rental fleet size reached 3.8 million vehicles in 2023, growing 4.2% annually

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Occupancy rate for U.S. apartments averaged 93.4% in 2023, highest since 2001

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In Australia, rental vacancy rates dropped to 1.2% nationally in Q2 2024, tightening supply

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France's rental market had 7.1% vacancy rate in 2023 for social housing units

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U.S. single-family rental vacancy rate was 5.8% in 2023, lower than multifamily's 6.6%

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India's urban rental vacancy rate averaged 9.5% in major cities in 2023

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U.S. multifamily occupancy hit 94.1% in Q3 2024

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Rental listings in U.S. metros declined 15% YoY in August 2024

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Canada constructed 25,000 new rental apartments in 2023, vacancy at 2.4%

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Europe's hotel and rental occupancy averaged 72% in summer 2023

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U.S. purpose-built rental supply grew 4.7% in 2023 to 20 million units

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Sydney's rental vacancy rate was 1.5% in Q3 2024, lowest in decades

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Spain added 100,000 vacation rental units in 2023, boosting supply 12%

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Key Takeaways

In 2023, the U.S. rental housing market was valued at approximately $535 billion annually, representing 7.5% of the total housing stock expenditure
Globally, the car rental market size reached $95.6 billion in 2022 and is projected to grow to $148.6 billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 5.7%
The U.S. apartment rental sector accounted for 44 million units in 2023, with multifamily properties comprising 22% of all rental units
In Q2 2024, U.S. median asking rent for apartments was $1,450 per month, up 3.2% year-over-year
New York City's average rent reached $3,295 per month in August 2024, a 2.1% increase from the previous year
Globally, average daily car rental rates increased to $45 in 2023, up 12% from 2022 due to inflation
U.S. apartment vacancy rate was 6.6% in Q2 2024, down from 7.0% a year ago
National U.S. rental vacancy rate for all units was 6.1% in 2023, per Census Bureau data
U.S. multifamily housing starts totaled 509,000 units annualized in August 2024, up 8.4% MoM
35% of U.S. renter households were aged 25-34 in 2023, the largest demographic group
In the U.S., 52.6% of renters were minorities in 2023, compared to 30.2% of homeowners
Women headed 40% of U.S. renter households in 2022, versus 25% of owner households
The U.S. rental market is forecasted to grow at 4.1% CAGR to $650 billion by 2028
Global vacation rental market projected to reach $197 billion by 2032, CAGR 10.4% from 2024
U.S. multifamily rent growth expected at 3.5% in 2025, moderating from 4.8% in 2024

The rental market is large and growing globally with rising prices and strong demand.

Demographics

135% of U.S. renter households were aged 25-34 in 2023, the largest demographic group

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2In the U.S., 52.6% of renters were minorities in 2023, compared to 30.2% of homeowners

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3Women headed 40% of U.S. renter households in 2022, versus 25% of owner households

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4Millennials (born 1981-1996) comprised 42% of U.S. renters in 2023

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5In urban U.S. areas, 56% of renters under 35 lived with roommates in 2023

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6UK renters aged 25-34 made up 28% of the private rental sector in 2022/23

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722% of U.S. renters earned less than $25,000 annually in 2023, facing severe affordability issues

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8In Canada, 29% of renters were recent immigrants in 2021 Census data

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9Single-person U.S. renter households increased to 35% in 2023 from 28% in 2010

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10U.S. Gen Z renters (18-24) grew 15% YoY to 7.2 million in 2023

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1148% of U.S. renters moved within the same county in 2023

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12Hispanic renters grew to 22 million in U.S., 25% of total renters in 2023

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1315% of U.S. renters were seniors over 65 in 2023, up from 12% in 2013

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14In EU, 27% of population rented in 2022, highest in Germany at 51%

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15Black/African American households were 44% renters in U.S. 2023, vs 27% white

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16Remote workers comprised 28% of U.S. renters seeking new housing in 2023

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1762% of U.S. young adults (25-29) rented in 2023, delaying homeownership

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Demographics Interpretation

The rental market is a vibrant, diverse, and often financially strained ecosystem where the young, the urban, and historically marginalized groups are disproportionately building their lives on a foundation that is increasingly expensive, impermanent, and shared.

Forecasts and Projections

1The U.S. rental market is forecasted to grow at 4.1% CAGR to $650 billion by 2028

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2Global vacation rental market projected to reach $197 billion by 2032, CAGR 10.4% from 2024

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3U.S. multifamily rent growth expected at 3.5% in 2025, moderating from 4.8% in 2024

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4Car rental market in Asia-Pacific to grow fastest at 7.2% CAGR through 2030

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5UK rents forecasted to rise 4-5% annually until 2027 due to supply shortages

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6Single-family rental demand in U.S. to increase 2.5 million units by 2030

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7Equipment rental market in North America projected to hit $60 billion by 2028, CAGR 6.1%

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8Australia's rental prices expected to grow 5.2% in 2025, per CoreLogic forecasts

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9Global peer-to-peer car rental market to reach $15.6 billion by 2030, CAGR 14.5%

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10U.S. apartment absorption forecasted at 250,000 units in 2025, down from 320,000 in 2024

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11U.S. rent growth to slow to 2.8% in 2025, per Moody's forecast

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12Global car rental revenue projected at $120 billion by 2027, CAGR 6.8%

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13Multifamily completions in U.S. to peak at 440,000 units in 2025

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14India's rental market to double to INR 2.4 trillion by 2028

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15U.S. single-family rents to rise 3.7% in 2025, outpacing multifamily

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Forecasts and Projections Interpretation

The data suggests we’re on track to become a planet of renters, where everything from your apartment to your holiday and your hedge trimmer is part of a booming, multi-trillion-dollar subscription model for life.

Market Overview

1In 2023, the U.S. rental housing market was valued at approximately $535 billion annually, representing 7.5% of the total housing stock expenditure

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2Globally, the car rental market size reached $95.6 billion in 2022 and is projected to grow to $148.6 billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 5.7%

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3The U.S. apartment rental sector accounted for 44 million units in 2023, with multifamily properties comprising 22% of all rental units

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4In Europe, the vacation rental market generated €18.5 billion in revenue in 2023, driven by platforms like Airbnb

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5India's residential rental market was valued at INR 1.2 trillion in FY2023, with urban areas contributing 65%

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6The global equipment rental market size stood at $124.4 billion in 2023, expected to reach $188.7 billion by 2032

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7U.S. single-family rental homes numbered 16.5 million in 2023, up 5% from 2022

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8Australia's rental property market had 2.7 million dwellings rented in 2023, 27% of total housing stock

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9The UK private rental sector housed 4.6 million households in 2022/23, 19% of all households

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10Brazil's urban rental market valued at BRL 120 billion in 2023, with São Paulo alone at BRL 35 billion

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Market Overview Interpretation

The world is collectively spending hundreds of billions to prove that while the dream may be ownership, the practical reality for a huge portion of humanity is simply borrowing a roof, a car, or a power tool.

Pricing Trends

1In Q2 2024, U.S. median asking rent for apartments was $1,450 per month, up 3.2% year-over-year

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2New York City's average rent reached $3,295 per month in August 2024, a 2.1% increase from the previous year

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3Globally, average daily car rental rates increased to $45 in 2023, up 12% from 2022 due to inflation

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4In London, average private rental prices rose 8.6% in the year to July 2024, reaching £2,121 per month

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5U.S. median rent for single-family homes hit $2,089 in Q2 2024, 4.5% higher than last year

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6San Francisco's median rent stood at $2,950 in 2024, down 1.8% YoY but still highest in U.S.

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7In Canada, national average rent was CAD 2,178 in July 2024, up 10.7% from July 2023

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8Germany's average cold rent increased to €10.41 per sqm in 2023, a 3.4% rise

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9Miami's average apartment rent climbed to $2,655 in 2024, up 6.2% YoY

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10Average Airbnb nightly rate worldwide was $132 in 2023, varying from $85 in Asia to $200 in North America

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11In 2023, U.S. rent as a share of median income reached 30.4%, highest since 2002

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12Average rent in Phoenix, AZ, surged 20% YoY to $1,510 in 2023

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13Worldwide, luxury car rental daily rates averaged $250 in 2023, up 15% from 2022

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14Toronto's average rent hit CAD 2,600 in 2024, a 9.5% annual increase

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15Median U.S. rent for studios was $1,377 in Q3 2024, up 1.9% YoY

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16Berlin's average rent rose to €13.50 per sqm in 2023, despite rent caps

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17Austin, TX, saw rents climb to $1,650 monthly in 2024, +5.3% YoY

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18Short-term vacation rental yields averaged 8.2% globally in 2023

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Pricing Trends Interpretation

While the global rental market feverishly demands your wallet's attendance, New York City rents are throwing a black-tie gala at over $3,200 a month, proving that inflation hasn't merely knocked on the door but has moved in and started redecorating.

Supply and Demand

1U.S. apartment vacancy rate was 6.6% in Q2 2024, down from 7.0% a year ago

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2National U.S. rental vacancy rate for all units was 6.1% in 2023, per Census Bureau data

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3U.S. multifamily housing starts totaled 509,000 units annualized in August 2024, up 8.4% MoM

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4UK rental supply fell 19% YoY in Q2 2024, with only 256,000 properties available

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5Global car rental fleet size reached 3.8 million vehicles in 2023, growing 4.2% annually

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6Occupancy rate for U.S. apartments averaged 93.4% in 2023, highest since 2001

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7In Australia, rental vacancy rates dropped to 1.2% nationally in Q2 2024, tightening supply

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8France's rental market had 7.1% vacancy rate in 2023 for social housing units

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9U.S. single-family rental vacancy rate was 5.8% in 2023, lower than multifamily's 6.6%

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10India's urban rental vacancy rate averaged 9.5% in major cities in 2023

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11U.S. multifamily occupancy hit 94.1% in Q3 2024

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12Rental listings in U.S. metros declined 15% YoY in August 2024

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13Canada constructed 25,000 new rental apartments in 2023, vacancy at 2.4%

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14Europe's hotel and rental occupancy averaged 72% in summer 2023

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15U.S. purpose-built rental supply grew 4.7% in 2023 to 20 million units

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16Sydney's rental vacancy rate was 1.5% in Q3 2024, lowest in decades

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17Spain added 100,000 vacation rental units in 2023, boosting supply 12%

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Supply and Demand Interpretation

The world is feverishly building new apartments and rental cars, but somehow, despite all this frantic construction, renters everywhere are still left desperately scanning a shrinking, highly-occupied market while frantically calculating their odds.