Apartment rents keep growing — but just by a bit
Apartment rents across the country continue to rise. But the rate at which they are increasing is the slowest the sector has seen in 18…
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For campus-adjacent housing affordability, Illinois comes out on top
Proximity to campus is the strongest determining factor for where college students decide to live during their time at school, leading to worries about rent…
Is the growth in apartment rents starting to slow?
It's long been a hot topic: How long can the multifamily market stay as strong as it's been? We still don't have an answer, but…
Affordability in tech hubs? You can find it in the Midwest
Cities across the country, and across the Midwest, are scrambling to attract tech businesses. This isn't surprising: These jobs are attractive. With enough of them,…
New study: Number of high-income renters continues to soar
Renters who choose the apartment lifestyle even though they can afford to buy have been a boon to multifamily owners and developers during the last…
Apartment renters paying average of $41 more a month than a year ago
Is demand for new apartment units finally slowing in major cities across the Midwest? There's debate about that. But the latest research from Yardi Matrix…
Multifamily still strong: Monthly apartment rents hit a new high in July
Commercial real estate professionals are wondering when the multifamily market will slow. But the latest research from RENTCafe shows that as of the middle of…
RENTCafe: Apartment construction slows for first time in six years
It's taken six years, but developers are finally slowing down when it comes to building new apartments across the country.
RENTCafe survey: Too many renters can’t afford to live close to work
Living near your job is one of the most important factors when it comes to qualify of life. The problem for many? Apartment rents are…
Think construction labor costs are rising? Chicago may top the nation.
A recent report from RENTCafe looked at what occupations certain big cities rewarded more than other locations. And for the Chicago metro, it's clear that…