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If you’re feeling sticker shock while apartment hunting in 2025, you’re not alone. A new study by Storage Sense, recently highlighted by Sunset Magazine, reveals that rent prices have reached jaw-dropping levels in many U.S. metros—particularly along the West Coast and in the Northeast. The study looked at rental cost per 100 square feet, a […]

For the past year and a half, renters across the United States have enjoyed a rare break: rents have been steadily falling, month after month. According to recent data from Realtor.com, February 2025 marked the 19th consecutive month of year-over-year declines in median asking rents across the nation’s 50 largest metropolitan areas. But behind the […]

New York City renters are feeling the pressure—again. In February 2025, Manhattan’s median rent surged to a record-breaking $4,500, up 6.4% from the same time last year, according to data from Douglas Elliman and Miller Samuel. This milestone sets a new precedent for one of the most competitive rental markets in the U.S., and it’s […]

The U.S. rental market is experiencing subtle yet significant changes that could impact renters in the coming months. After a period of relative stability, February saw the first rent increase in six months, with the median asking rent rising 0.4% year-over-year to $1,607—the largest gain in nine months. While this increase may seem modest, it […]

As we progress through 2025, the U.S. rental market is undergoing notable shifts, creating a complex environment for both tenants and landlords. While renters in multi-family units may find some financial relief due to a surge in apartment construction, those seeking single-family homes continue to face rising costs. This divergence in rental trends is shaping […]

As the U.S. rental market evolves in 2025, a powerful shift is underway — one that favors landlords and leaves many renters grappling with rising costs and fewer options. According to a recent Wall Street Journal report, the post-pandemic “renter’s market” is giving way to a landlord-driven era, where demand is high, supply is tightening, […]