Apartment Trends

Inside the September/October Issue of MFE

Awards, honorees, market insights, and more highlight the latest edition of Multifamily Executive.

D.C. Tops U.S. Cities for Renter Interest in First Half of 2025

Report Reveals ‘Pet-Friendly’ Housing Falls Short for Many Renters

NMHC: Apartment Market Holds Steady

Pet-Friendly Policies Speed Up Leasing in Competitive Rental Market

5 Reasons to Attend the 2025 Multifamily Executive Conference

Inside the Industry: Midyear Insights in MFE’s June/July Issue

New Apartments Sit Longer as Renters Gain the Upper Hand

RentCafe: Millionaire Renters on the Rise

Austin Tops Best Rental Markets for College Grads

RangeWater Opens Camino at BuHi in Doraville, Georgia

Smart Tech Tops Wish List for Renters, Rently Survey Finds

Landing Secures $180M in Financing to Expand Flexible-Lease Apartment Network

San Francisco Leads the Way in Micro Living

Zonda’s Kimberly Byrum Talks Resilient Markets and Supply Pressures

Inside MFE’s Tech Issue

U.S. Apartment Sizes Inch Upward in 2024

The Changing Rules of Reputation Management

Renters Reach for Budget Hygge and Pet-Friendly Design in 2025

MFE’s January/February Outlook Issue Now Available

Southern Land Co.’s Society Opens in Charleston

Minneapolis Tops the Cities to Watch in 2025 List

10 Multifamily Design Trends That Will Define 2025

Multifamily Leaders Share 2025 Priorities

‘Pet-Friendly Is No Longer Enough’

Multifamily Market Poised for Growth: Kimberly Byrum on Trends Shaping 2025

Fed’s Rate Cut Signals Optimism for CRE and Multifamily Markets, Berkadia Reports

4 Ways to Continue Growth in a Competitive Multifamily Market

AppFolio Survey Outlines Keys to Winning Residents

Modern Renters Demand Enhanced Benefits, RealPage Survey Reveals

One-Third of Property Managers Offer Concessions in July

Southeast and Southwest Dominate in Space for Renters on $1,500 Monthly Budget

This Mintwood Real Estate Project Is Inspired by a Skincare Brand and a Michelin-Starred Restaurant

MFE’s July/August Issue Highlights Industry Trends

Charleston Tops the List as Best City for Renters for a Second Year

Apartment Demand Surges Despite Supply Growth in Q2

Study: Younger Generations Do Even More for Their Pets

Multifamily Properties Dive Into Lavish Pool Amenities

Larger Living Spaces Are Making a Return

Apartment Occupancy Continues to Show Resilience

Two Resort-Style Multifamily Buildings Begin Preleasing in Alexandria, Viriginia

Virtual Apartment Tours Are Getting an Upgrade

Multifamily Rents Rise for Second Straight Month

The 10 Most Dog-Obsessed Cities for Renters

Zonda’s Kimberly Byrum Shares Multifamily Insights, Challenges Ahead of Webinar

Quarterra Multifamily Continues to Grow Its Middle-Income Communities

Apartment Parking Garage Mural Incorporates Charlotte Community Wishes

Landing Acquires Barsala to Meet Demand for Flex Living

Renting Solo Comes at a Premium

MFE’s January/February Issue Now Available

10 Top Multifamily Design Trends for 2024

2024 Outlook: Apartments on the Edge

Atlanta Claims the Top Market to Watch in 2024

Miami's Multimodal Grove Central Opens to Residents

Navigating the Future of Rental Housing: Q&A With NAA’s Bob Pinnegar

Lument Study Highlights Challenges and Strategies for Multifamily Investors

How Apartment Communities Can Help Renters Improve Their Financial Health

How Pets Can Drive Revenue

Freddie Mac Multifamily Apartment Investment Market Index Inches Down in Q3

Miami Hottest Rental Market in 2023

RentCafe Reveals the Top ZIP Codes Where $1,700 Rent Yields the Most Space

Crafting an Effective Pet Policy for Your Apartment Community

Top 10 Amenities Apartment Residents Won't Rent Without

3 Multifamily Trends You Shouldn’t Ignore

The Art and Science of Capturing the Attention of Today’s Renters

Young Renters Embrace Community and Green Features

RentCafe: Solo Renters Surge Nationwide

The Cordish Cos. Opens Three Light Luxury Apartments in Kansas City

Minneapolis Mixed-Use Development Delivers Apartments, Transitional Healing Center

Miami Sizzles During Peak Rental Season

What Does Today’s Student Housing Say About Tomorrow’s Apartment Renters?

Houston Posts Healthy Renter Demand

The Secret of Winning More Lease-Ups

High-End Apartment Demand Remains Strong Despite Supply Surge

Navigate Industry Challenges at the MFE Conference in Dallas

Berkadia: First Half of Year Shows Positive Net Absorption

West Shore Celebrates 50th Acquisition With Atlas Bluewood Apartments in DFW

RentCafe: Future of Adaptive Reuse Looks Promising

AMLI Residential Breaks Ground on First San Diego Project

MFE’s July/August Issue Now Available

RentCafe: Miami Reclaims Top Spot as Nation’s Hottest Rental Market

Multifamily Rents Show Resilience Despite Economic Uncertainty

Sun Belt Dominates Rankings for Best Cities for Renters

Proptech Roundup: Funding, Leadership Changes, and Innovative Platforms

Pet Policies Outweigh Cost and Location for Dog Owners

First-Time Renters: 92% Are Worried the Economy Will Impact Their Ability to Continue Renting

$1,500 in Rent Stretches the Furthest in Wichita

TikToker Creates Informal Reference Guide for Rents in New York and Beyond

Lowe, Mitsui Fudosan America Complete the Art-Infused Gallery 64 Apartments in D.C.

Attman Holdings’ The Residences at Sandy Farms Begins Leasing in Maryland

Atlanta Ranks No. 1 in Renter Searches for April

Toll Brothers Apartment Living Breaks Ground on Luxury Community in D.C.

CMCT and Co-Investors to Convert Los Angeles Office Building Into Apartments

Texas Claims Top Three Spots on Most Pet-Friendly List for Renters

Apartment Size Is Shrinking Nationwide

Report: Long-Distance Movers Typically Offer Higher Budgets

Related Midwest Reveals The Row Fulton Market at Chicago’s Famed Restaurant Row

Sentral Expands Management Footprint With Acquisition of Align Residential

Sun Belt States Rank Highly as Top Cities for Finding a New Apartment in 2023

Sunken Sports Court Shines in Chicago Apartment Community

Ashcroft Capital Enters North Carolina With Acquisition of Apartments in Chapel Hill

2023 Apartment Outlook: Cycle Test

Q&A With Zonda’s Kimberly Byrum

Thompson Thrift to Develop Luxury Multifamily Communities in Colorado, Arizona

Atlantica at Burleson Luxury Apartments Reaches Completion

Dog-Centric Living: Q+A with Fidus Pet Concierge Communities Founder Steve Bardack

Monday Properties Breaks Ground on Third North Charleston Property

HUD, Census Release 2021 Rental Housing Finance Survey Findings

FCP, Avanti Residential Acquire $65 Million Multifamily Community in Phoenix

Multifamily Properties Encourage Festive but Safe Holiday Décor

The Southeast Ranks Highly for Remote Workers

Cortland Opens New Apartment Community in Central Florida

Wingspan Development Group Opens Class A 284-Unit Community

Presidium Hill Street Now Complete in Grand Prairie, Texas

Converted Apartments Are Up 25% from Pre-Pandemic Numbers

4 Strategies for Community Building

Seattle Multifamily Market Fully Recovers Post-Pandemic

Survey: 93% of Gen Z or Millennial Renters Who Have Experienced a Rent Hike Are Addressing It

How Multifamily Can Meet the Resident Expectations of Renters by Choice

How Top Architects Are Innovating the Resident Experience for Renters by Choice

Wood Partners Opens Alta Warehouse District in Phoenix

Draper and Kramer Completes Moda at The Hill in St. Louis

Ready Life, American Landmark Partner for New Fintech Platform

Venn’s 2022 Study Finds That Renters Value Human Connection Over Wi-Fi Connection

The Calida Group’s Elysian Living Opens First of Five New Communities

The Modern Value-Add Approach for Locking in Renters

Modern High-Rise Breaks Ground in Denver Tech Center

Is Your Community Charged and Ready for Electric Vehicles?

AMLI Residential Announces 2022 Sustainable Living Index Results

4 Must-Have Amenities to Retain Residents

Byrum: 2022 Shaping Up to Be 'Very Strong Year' for Multifamily Market

Austin Suburb Tops RentCafe’s List of Best Cities for Renters

Aventon Cos. Breaks Ground on Fourth Apartment Community in Orlando Market

Origin Investments: 5 Sun Belt Multifamily Markets Ripe for Opportunity

Student Housing Pre-Leasing, Rents Strong for Fall Term

How Much Apartment Space Can Renters Get for $1,500?

Multifamily Sings in Nashville

RentCafe: Top Markets for Active Renters

NAHB: Multifamily Construction Sentiment Ends 2021 on the Rise

NAA, NMHC Release Apartment Industry’s Policy Priorities

Q&A With Ashcroft Capital’s Frank Roessler

The Pandemic Has Changed Everything—Including On-Site Fitness Facilities

2022 Apartment Outlook: As Good As It Gets

Eugene, Oregon, Most Competitive Rental Market in 2021

Looking Ahead: 4 Must-Haves for Multifamily Brands

Affordability and Renter Mobility: Insights on the Rental Market

4 Ways to Fire Up Your 2022 Multifamily Marketing Efforts

Pandemic Influences 25% of Renter Moves Over Past 18 Months

Get to Know Today’s Renter With This Exclusive Consumer Report

Multifamily Market Moves in the Right Direction

From Package Delivery to Parking: How Tech is Changing Multifamily Communities

Multifamily Conditions Continue to See Improvement

Housing Affordability Worsens During Pandemic

EDEN Living Starts Construction on First Build-to-Rent Development

At Living The Noom, Architectural Structure Supports Sustainability and Wellness

How Design Catalyzes the 55+ Resident Experience

Apartment Developers Invest in Fresh Air

How to Rehab Apartments to Catch the Boomer Wave

JLL Capital Markets Closes $4.1 Million Sale of 16-Unit Tecela Little Havana

Go Big, but Simple, in Boomer Apartment Design

Multifamily Demand Soars in Second Quarter

Do Baby Boomer Renters Value Sustainability?

Do Smart Home Features Appeal to Baby Boomer Renters?

Midyear Outlook: Multifamily Stakeholders Weigh Changing Conditions

JLL Brokers $435 Million Single-Asset Sale in Denver for Nuveen Real Estate

Where are Boomers Moving to Retire?

Apartment Technology Goes from Luxury to Necessity

Active Adult Receives Favorable Rates

4 Ways Case & Associates Wins Business Through Tech Innovation

What Do Boomers Want in a Rental?

Common Plans to Triple Its Pipeline in Los Angeles

Northern Virginia Property Features Miniature Mudrooms in Select Units

Baby Boomers 101

An Unmoving Argument Against Dominant Metros

Commentary: Multifamily Leasing During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Q&A With Mary Cook on Post-Pandemic Design Trends

W5 Group Chooses Common to Operate 239 Co-Living Units in D.C.’s Union Market

Multifamily Industry Sees Signs of Optimism

RealPage: Resident Retention Trends Toward Normal

Assurant Study Looks at Renters’ Changing Priorities

Greystar Launches Two Communities in Keller, Texas, Including New 55+ Concept

JBG SMITH Starts Construction at 1900 Crystal Drive in National Landing

Renter Priorities Shift Over Pandemic to Larger Spaces, Open-Air Amenities, and Local Deals

Multifamily Executives Launch Horizontal Apartment Development Firm

2021 Multifamily Outlook: Suburban Strength

AvalonBay Operates a 'Self-Serve' Community in Rockville, Md.

Denver Property Attracts Remote Workers with Creative Co-Working Space

The Convergence of COVID-19, Urban Design, and the Future of Multifamily Parking

Hines Starts Construction at NorthLight at Edge-on-Hudson in Sleepy Hollow, N.Y.

New York City Apartment Searches Hit an All-Time High

Six Trends to Watch for in Multifamily Property Management in 2021

Gen Z May Be Willing to Trade Data Privacy for Enhanced Services

Gen Z Will Sacrifice Personal Space for Amenities and Convenience

Harnessing the Power of Social Media to Reach Gen Z

Gen Z Faces Housing Affordability Challenges

Co-Living Offers Gen Z an Affordable, All-Inclusive Experience

Davidson Holding Co. Launches EverGreen Living, a New Single-Family Built-to-Rent Venture

Smart Apartment Technology is a Must for Gen Z

Home Officing is Here to Stay

Adapting Amenities: The Must-Have Amenities for Gen Z Renters

The Mechanics of Online Review Sites: Multifamily Review Volume Doubles From Q4 2019 to Q1 2020

For Gen Z, Sustainability Is the New Amenities Race

Gen Z Apartment Designs Emphasize Co-Living, Private Personal Space

Apartment Density Examined in Time of Quarantine

RD Management Moving Forward in Orlando

Study: ‘Filtering’ Leads to Boost in Housing Opportunity

Moving During a Pandemic

Birmingham Adaptive Reuse Appeals to Food-Curious Residents

Toll Brothers Apartment Community in Georgia Features Holistic Design

CoStar Group to Acquire RentPath for $588M

Thinking of Building Modular? Remember These 7 Tips

Cityview Sells Multifamily Properties for Top Prices

Today’s Tech Priorities: Multifamily Residents Want Connectivity

Turner Impact Capital Acquires Workforce Housing Community in Las Vegas

2020 Trends to Watch in Multifamily Property Management

Why Managed Internet is Better for How Residents Live Today

Seven Resident Trends You'll Want to Know for 2020

The Looming Talent Gap in Property Management

Buildium Survey Shows Strongest Trends in Property Management

Eller Capital CEO Shares Value-Add Strategies for Older Properties

Home Is Where The Health Is

Kansas City High-Rise Helps Revitalize Entertainment District

The Benefits of Combining Smart Locks and Cameras at Apartments

Emphasizing the Value of Tech and Amenities at Today’s Apartments

NAA Report Shows Strong Smart Tech Growth Potential

The Quick Ascent of Mass Timber in Multifamily

Existing Apartments Need Tech, Too

Smart Tech Pays Off for Multifamily Operators

Smaller Unit Occupancy Outperforms All Others, Especially in Core Submarkets

Apartment Turnover Rate Continues to Fall

Tech Towers

How Technology Works as a Catalyst in the Evolution of Leasing

The Sun Also Rises (on Multifamily Solar)

Integrating Package Lockers in 2019: What Apartment Managers Need to Know

Seven Ways to Urbanize the Suburbs

Yardi: Multifamily Rents Rise $2 to $1,426 in February 2019

February Rents Rise at Fastest Rate in 10 Months

Meet Millie, the Latest Smart Apartment Assistant

Marcus & Millichap: Class C Apartments Will See Most Demand, Lowest Vacancies

New Apartments Expected to Hit Peak

Arizona Student Housing Complex Boasts Numerous Sports Amenities

Apartment List: National Rent Index Ticks Up As 2018 Closes, Lags YOY Figures

Renovated Student Housing Community in Miami Commands High Rents

4 Multifamily Development Trends to Watch in 2019

Industrial Chic Appeals to Renters With Something Old, Something New

What Skills Are Necessary for the Next Generation of Property Managers?

Southeast Multifamily Outlook Holding Strong

Apartment Guide: What Renters Want Most

Washington, D.C., Property Offers Variety of Perks for Residents' Pets

6 Questions Every Developer Should Ask Before Investing in Smart Technology

The Lasting Effects of Pet Ownership on Health

Evergreen Development Breaks Ground on 258-Unit Phoenix Apartment

The Community Types With the Most School-Age Children

Alliance Residential Launches Active Adult Brand

Understanding the Cityscape: 8 Key Trends in Urban Neighborhoods

Common Expands Coliving Concept to Seattle

Is Your Multifamily Development Wired for Today’s Tech Demands?

Yardi: Strong Market Performance Expected Despite Rising Interest Rates, Moderate Rent Growth

How to Use Hospitality Elements in Multifamily Design

Yardi: Multifamily Rent Growth Stays Strong in April

Living in a Sustainable Building 'Very Important' to 84% of Residents

JPI Breaks Ground on Luxury Community in Farmers Branch, Texas

The Future of Apartment Design Is Here

Families Are Fur Kids

Reis: National Apartment Vacancy Rate Rises to 4.7% in Q1 2018

Tishman Speyer Partners With Amazon to Offer Smart-Home Features at NYC Development

Apartment Completions Reach 30-Year High in 2017

Why Instagram Stories Belongs in Your Social Media Program

10 Beautiful Telecommuter-Friendly Apartments

The Best and Worst Cities for US Renters

A Close-Up Look at the ‘Apartment of the Future’

Property Pricing Declines for 8th Consecutive Month in Ten-X CRE 'Nowcast'

RealPage: Rent Growth Stays on Positive Track in 2017

New York Property Revolves Around Lifestyle Amenity Program

Examining Rental Insecurity

Technology Takes the Stage at MFEC 2017

8 Luxury Lobbies That Make a Stunning First Impression

In Fight Against Airbnb, Aimco Asks Court for Preliminary Injunction

Related Group and Kobi Karp Make Mark on Revitalized Miami Neighborhood

Catching Up With City Club Apartments

RealPage: Stable Rent Growth, Tight Occupancy in Q3 2017

Twin Boston Apartment Towers Now Leasing

2017 MFE Conference Hosts New Ideas, Energetic Audience

Trendy Mixed-Use Apartment Community to Open in West Hollywood

The Encore SouthPark Ushers in Gracious Southern Hospitality

CRA and GTIS Acquire Canyon Reserve at the Ranch Apartments in Westminster, Colo.

Live/Work Apartments Coming to Boise

Looking Back on 40 Years: A Q+A With Bob Kettler

Kalikow Group Completes Clubhouse at Charleston’s 17 South Apartments

IREM: Garden Apartments Have Highest NOI