Matrix Reports
Orlando Leads US Rent Growth
Unprecedented population and employment growth add up to a thriving multifamily market. The metro gained almost 47,000 jobs in the 12 months ending in May.
New Supply Matches Lifestyle Demand in Orange County
Multifamily developers are focusing on expensive submarkets, including West Irvine and Anaheim–Central, while transaction activity is slowing in the context of rising property values.
Rent Growth Rebounds in Boston
The metro’s multifamily development pipeline remains steady, yet demand is once again outpacing supply. Monthly rates rose 2.9 percent year-over-year.
Columbus Leads Midwest Growth
The metro’s average multifamily rent rose by 4.2 percent year-over-year as of June, outpacing the national rate and showing the fastest growth among major Midwestern cities.
Construction Surge Hinders Rent Growth in Austin
Supported by an expanding population and robust job growth, multifamily demand remains consistent in the metro, where the average rent rose 1.3 percent year-over-year through June.
Health Care, Technology Drive Growth in Pittsburgh
A recent boost in higher-paying jobs will bolster multifamily demand this year, especially in the metro’s downtown area, which experienced a 24 percent population surge from 2010 to 2017.
Development Powers Through in Dallas
In the first half of 2018, roughly 11,500 multifamily units came online in the metro, which boasts the largest pipeline in the U.S.
Job, Population Growth Bolsters Demand in Houston
After a prolonged dry spell, multifamily rent growth is once again outpacing the U.S. average, reaching 3.9 percent for the 12 months ending in June.
Increasing Migration Sustains Demand in Salt Lake City
Boosted by a growing population and solid employment gains, Salt Lake City continues to attract multifamily developers. Roughly 8,600 units were under construction across the metro as of June.










