2025 Rent Growth

At the tail end of the winter season, and with economic uncertainty on the rise, the U.S. multifamily market maintained a steady performance, according to Yardi Matrix’s latest survey of 140 markets. The average U.S. advertised asking rent gained $1 in February, to reach $1,751, marking a 1.2 percent year-over-year increase.

The average U.S. occupancy rate remained consistent at 94.5 percent in February, with records of negative performance in many high-supply markets. Single-family build-to-rent advertised asking rents stayed unchanged at $2,165, up 0.2 percent year-over-year. SFR occupancy held at 94.7 percent in February.

—Posted on March 25, 2025

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The U.S. multifamily market showed good stamina at the start of 2025, breaking a six-month negative streak for rents, according to Yardi Matrix’s latest survey of 140 markets. The average U.S. advertised asking rent increased $3 to $1,746 in January, up 20 basis points to 0.8 percent year-over-year. Yet, supply growth led to a 0.1 percent decline in the national occupancy rate to 94.5 percent in January, the lowest level recorded since 2014.

Prospects are positive but not without volatility from the economy and policy uncertainty. Meanwhile, the single-family build-to-rent rental market also reported gains in the average rental rate after several months of declines and rose $5 to $2,157 in January.

—Posted on February 26, 2025