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Average rate unchanged amid high supply levels and weakening demand drivers<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

SANTA BARBARA, Calif., March 12, 2026<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Yardi\u00ae<\/sup>\u00a0Matrix<\/a>\u00a0analysis shows that the average U.S. advertised rent stood at $1,740 in February 2026, unchanged from January, as supply pressures and a shifting economic backdrop combine to keep rent growth stagnant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although February is traditionally a slow month for rent growth, longer-term signals suggest that rents may not receive a strong bump in the spring. For one thing, high levels of new deliveries remain a primary structural headwind, with a sizable volume of units remaining in lease-up. And slowing job growth, military actions in the Middle East and rising prices have shaken consumer confidence and tightened renter budgets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The news is not all bad. For example, lease renewals and strong, renewal rates remain positive, core markets such as San Francisco and Chicago have rebounded, Sun Belt markets show healthy long-term growth characteristics, and equity and debt capital is plentiful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, \u201ceconomic trends signal softness heading into the spring leasing season and raise the possibility that 2026 could shape up to be a weak year for rent growth,\u201d according to Yardi Matrix researchers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get more insights on the supply, demand and demographics, occupancy and other factors impacting the multifamily sector in the\u00a0Yardi Matrix National Multifamily Report<\/a>\u00a0for February 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yardi Matrix offers the industry\u2019s most comprehensive market intelligence tool for investment professionals, equity investors, lenders and property managers who underwrite and manage investments in commercial real estate. Yardi Matrix covers multifamily, single-family rentals\/build to rent, affordable housing, student housing, self storage, office, industrial, retail and vacant land property types. Email matrix@yardi.com<\/a>, call (480) 663-1149<\/a> or visit yardimatrix.com<\/a> to learn more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Yardi<\/strong>
Yardi\u00ae<\/sup> develops industry-leading software for all types and sizes of real estate companies across the world. With over 10,000 employees, Yardi is working with our clients to drive significant innovation in the real estate industry. For more information on how Yardi is Energized for Tomorrow, visit yardi.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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