May 29, 2026
Matrix Student Housing National Report-May 2026
Leasing Momentum Slows as Rent Growth Stabilizes
Student housing preleasing remains ahead of last year but has begun to trail the stronger leasing pace recorded from 2022 through 2024, reflecting a more competitive environment heading into the summer. At the same time, rent growth showed signs of stabilization in April, with the first back-to-back monthly acceleration since early 2023.
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