Multifamily Insights

Student renters aren’t just your average renter. Here are the key trends that set them apart, according to a recent Apartments.com survey of over 1,200 student renters looking for their next place.

Rent growth nationwide averaged 1 percent in August, according to the latest CoStar report. At the metro level, rent growth ranged from 6.2 percent to negative 4.7 percent.

Rent growth remains weak at the national and regional level, according to the latest CoStar data from July 2025. Midwest markets are outperforming the nation, as markets in the South and West fall behind.

From Dallas to Houston, major multifamily markets in Texas lag the nation for rent growth and vacancy, even as some smaller markets outperform. Get the highlights from CoStar’s latest data for the second quarter.

Even as the supply and demand gap continues to shrink, rent growth and vacancy have held steady, according to the latest CoStar data for the second quarter.

This summer, renters are on the move. A new survey reveals the top motivations and obstacles in their rental search.

Which are the amenities renters can’t live without? These 10 features topped the list, according to the latest survey looking at renters’ must-haves.

With national rent growth at 1.2 percent in the second quarter, some local markets are performing three to four times better than the national average. Here’s where rent growth has surged ahead.

Looking to attract more student renters to your property? Don’t forget to highlight these essential features to draw students in.

Rent growth and vacancy continue to hold steady, according to the latest CoStar data for the first quarter. Asking rents remained at 1.1 percent nationally, while vacancy averaged 8.1 percent.

How do renters 55 and older differ from their younger counterparts? Here’s what you need to know about these renters — who they are, what they’re looking for, and what they want to see from properties like yours.