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A graph of multifamily rent growth in July of 2026

2026 Rent Growth

Yardi Matrix’s latest report on this key market indicator.

A chart of unemployment data from July 2025 through July 2026

2026 Employment Update

The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ latest monthly report on how long unemployed workers are staying jobless.

Self storage and mini storage garage units.

Self Storage National Report – August 2026

Out of the top 30 metros, only a handful registered an increase in same-store advertised rents.

Cover photo for the August Yardi Matrix affordable market report.

National Affordable Housing Report – August 2026

This research offers a new way to look at the competition between affordable and market-rate rents.

Chart depicting the year-over-year advertised asking rental rate change in the multifamily market, broken down by metros.

National Multifamily Report – July 2026

Could the recent sustained performance of advertised multifamily rents signal a turning point?

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Call for Submissions: 2026 Top Developers

We want to hear from you! Entries are due by Thursday, Sept. 17.

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Deadline Tomorrow: 2026 Top Owners Survey

Take part in this year’s survey! Submissions close Aug. 20.

Aerial shot of rows of self storage units.

Self Storage National Report – July 2026

As of June, 29 of the top 30 metros tracked by Yardi Matrix saw positive movement in advertised asking rent growth.

The beautiful city of Houston, Texas shot via helicopter from an altitude of about 1500 feet along the east side of downtown at dawn.

Houston Multifamily Report – July 2026

While the wider recovery lags, rents find some footing.

Downtown Tampa Florida skyline aerial view

Tampa Multifamily Report – July 2026

The area is recalibrating as supply persists and absorption lags.