Rental demand soared to its highest reported level in three decades with a net total of over 670,000 units absorbed, according to the CalculatedRisk Newsletter. Strong demand increased apartment occupancy by 2.1 basis points to 97.5% year-over-year, but record-low vacancy limited the number of available rental units.
National median rent dropped 0.2 percent for the month of December, likely due to market seasonality, but 2021 recorded record-setting growth with a 17.8 percent price increase compared to an average of just 2.3 percent annual rent growth pre-pandemic.
From ApartmentList.com: Apartment List National Rent Report
Our national index fell by 0.2 percent during the month of December, marking the only time in 2021 when rents declined month-over-month. A slight dip in rents at this time of year is typical of seasonality in the market, but it’s especially notable after a year of record-setting growth. Over the course of calendar year 2021, the national median rent increased by a staggering 17.8 percent. To put that in context, annual rent growth averaged just 2.3 percent in the pre-pandemic years from 2017-2019.
Advertisement
Related Stories
Build to Rent
Build-to-Rent Is Booming, Particularly in These Metros
A recent report finds that the Phoenix metro leads with more than 4,000 build-to-rent units completed in 2023, and Texas is the leading state for build-to-rent development
Sales + Marketing Trends
Brand Loyalty and Why Builders Should Think Like a Hospitality Brand
Whether its offering that personal touch or incorporating experiences into amenity use, home builders have something to learn from the hospitality industry
Market Data + Trends
Hottest Markets for Rental Activity in February
Looking at February's rental activity, the West continued to be the most desirable region for apartment hunters for the second month in a row, with the South close behind
