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America’s Most Expensive ZIP Codes for Renters in 2018
Much like outside temperatures, rents usually peak toward the middle of summer, and this year it really is scorching out there. The U.S. average rent has reached $1,409 in July—an all-time high, making...
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End of Rental Season Brings Renters Temporary Relief, but Demand Keeps...
Key takeaways: Rent growth came to a halt in September at national level – the $1,412 U.S.-wide average marks a 0.1 percent ($1) month over month decrease, however it’s up by 3 percent ($41) year over...
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Rent Continues to Climb in 93% of Cities, with Pressure Still on in the...
Key takeaways: The national average rent registered a year-over-year increase of 3.3% ($45) in October, at $1,420 per month, according to data from Yardi Matrix. Among the nation’s biggest 252 cities,...
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2018 Year End Rent Report – Rents Hold Strong at Year End, Las Vegas Among...
Key takeaways: The national average apartment rent ends the year with a strong 3.1% y-o-y increase, having reached $1,419, $42 above what renters were paying this time last year, according to Yardi...
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The Hidden Cost of an Arts Career – Artists Are Rent-Burdened in 80% of...
Key takeaways: Artists who live in cultural districts pay about $380 more per month in rent than the city average. Those who make a living in arts are rent-burdened in 80% of the cultural districts of...
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History in Motion: See How the Austin Skyline Changed over the Past 130 Years...
Two decades shy of 200 years, the Texas state capital transformed from a settlement of fewer than 1,000 residents to the fastest-growing metropolis in the country. Austin’s attractive weirdness dwells...
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Best Zip Codes for Renters Looking for Top-Rated Urban Schools
As older Millennials’ children are approaching school age (I know!), is the “urban generation” forced to look to the suburbs for better schools? What are the chances of finding good schools in the city...
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Top 20 U.S. Cities for Kickstarting Your Startup
Landing a job with a corporation is often the goal of many recent graduates, given the career boost it can offer to those rich in education, but somewhat lacking in professional experience. However,...
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Commuting in America: How It’s Changed in the Past Decade
For many people working in large US cities, daily commutes are inevitable. Traveling to and from work eats up a lot of time for the average American, but how has commuting time changed in the last 10...
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The Most Expensive ZIP Codes in America in 2019
It’s time for our annual tradition here at RENTCafé — ranking the country’s most expensive ZIP Codes for renters. As summer has come to an end and with it the peak renting season, there’s no better...
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The Decade in Housing Trends: Grown-Up Millennials, High-Earning Renters and...
This past decade has transformed the relationship between America and its housing, especially when it comes to renting. While the recession pushed many to rent out of necessity, the economic expansion...
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Cities with the Most and the Least Apartment Space per Person
At a time when most of us are required to stay at home, the idea of space takes on a whole new meaning. In fact, we’re so used to spending a lot of time outside of our homes that we don’t fully...
View ArticleSurvey: Renters Embrace New Self-Guided Touring Technology
Living in the time of a pandemic has pushed us into the digital realm faster than ever before, leading to an unprecedented boost in new tech solutions that allow us to continue to work and live while...
View ArticleQuarantine Parenting: Top Family-Centric Cities in the U.S.
If living in the midst of a pandemic feels overwhelming to you, try parenting. These days, parents’ duties have multiplied overnight to include working, parenting and home-schooling – all at once....
View ArticleThe Hottest Cities for Millennial Renters: Austin Challenges Seattle for the...
Highlights: Seattle, San Francisco and Austin were the hottest cities for Millennial renters in the past five years. San Francisco attracted the largest share of its Millennial renters from New York....
View ArticleGeneration Z: Most Techy, Research-Focused, Instagram-Loving Generation of...
The most culturally diverse and digital native age cohort, Generation Z, the oldest of whom are turning 24 this year, are the new must-watch generation in the housing market. Already a growing share of...
View ArticleRenters vs Owners: Renting Dips Over the Decade, But Claims Majority in 23...
Highlights: The U.S. renter population sank to 107 million in 2019, after a mid-decade peak of 111 million. Despite the national decline, renting rose in the nation’s largest urban areas, gaining...
View ArticleYear-End Report 2020: Rental Season Delayed and Cut Short, Gen Z Renters...
Highlights: Renting activity was 10% slower in 2020, with a shorter rental season that started with a two-month delay Gen Z overtook Gen X and is the only renter generation that became more active...
View ArticleLiving in West Lakeview, a Lively Chicago Neighborhood Chock-Full of Old...
The West Lakeview neighborhood is located on the western border of Chicago’s Lakeview community. Its east border traditionally begins at Halsted, in the area known as “Boystown”, and continues to...
View ArticleLiving in Rogers Park, Chicago: The City’s Best Kept Secret
The Rogers Park community is one of the most diverse enclaves in the country, boasting over 70 nationalities, and a variety of ethnic restaurants and culture. It is also home to Loyola University, one...
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