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US Rental Market Turns in Favor of Renters as Apartment Supply Surges
Executive Summary
The U.S. rental market is increasingly favoring renters as a surge in apartment construction boosts supply and slows rent growth. National asking rents are rising far more slowly than inflation and wages, while landlords are offering record incentives to attract tenants. However, conditions vary significantly across cities, with Sun Belt markets experiencing greater relief than tighter housing markets such as Chicago.
Key Takeaways
- ✓National rent growth has slowed to 1.9% annually.
- ✓Apartment construction reached a 38-year high with 600,000 new units built.
- ✓Rental vacancy rates have climbed to 7.3%, the highest in over a decade.
- ✓Nearly 40% of rental listings now offer move-in incentives.
- ✓Sun Belt cities such as Austin, Nashville and Phoenix are seeing the strongest renter advantages.
- ✓Some markets, including Chicago, continue to experience above-average rent growth.
- ✓Rents remain nearly 37% higher than pre-pandemic levels despite recent moderation.
- ✓Housing supply growth remains the key driver of improving rental affordability.
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